Burgess Animals
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Rusty, Fox Squirrel
Fox Squirrels are a little less well known, but really interesting. Have you ever heard of a Fox Squirrel? What are some questions you might have about them? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here are a few…
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Chatterer, Red Squirrel
Red Squirrels seem more elusive than Gray Squirrels to those who dwell in urban environments, but they are plentiful somewhere else! Do you know where that is? Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each question so don’t let your discussion stop with these answers! Here are a few more…
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Happy Jack, Gray Squirrel
Gray Squirrels are a very common sight to most of us who live in the Midwest, South, and North Eastern regions of the United States. Instead of overlooking them or seeing them as a nuisance, it’s the perfect opportunity to observe and learn more about them. Here are some of the questions you can start…
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Arctic Hare
Burgess actually refers to the Arctic Hare in his book, “The Burgess Animal Book for Children,” as Snow White. The Arctic Hare is really an incredible animal to survive in such a cold climate. What are some questions that you have about him? Here are some of ours: And the answers: One thing we really…
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Marsh Rabbit
Peter Rabbit is so surprised to hear that any member of his family would be caught swimming in water for the pure joy of it in Burgess’ classic “The Burgess Animal Book for Children.” Do you think it’s true? Here are some questions you might be wondering: They are certainly rabbits that make their habitats…
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Jumper, the Northern Hare
He looks much like Peter Rabbit, the Eastern Cottontail, but there are some big differences between these cousins. What are some questions you have about Northern Hares? Here are some of mine: What did you think? Ready for the answers? Long ears and long legs make a difference, don’t they!? Jackrabbit isn’t solely an interchangeable…
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Starting a Burgess Animal Book Club
It’s always a little easier to enjoy a school book when you have people to enjoy it with, the accountability of schedule, and a way to make deeper connections with the characters through relationship. Find out more about starting your own Burgess Animal Book Club here! The Burgess Animal Book for Children has so many…
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Peter Rabbit, Eastern Cottontail
I find it helpful to start by asking what strikes your curiosity about Eastern Cottontails? What have you wondered about them when you see them around? Discuss the questions you have and those found below together before looking to the answers next. Here are some answers, but there is even more to discover about each…