The Bedtime Story Books Books in Order

Johnny steps out after winter sleep and sees the Green Meadows with fresh eyes. His curiosity, and the dangers that come with being small and visible, make this an easy entry into Burgess's world.

Reddy steals a hen and draws danger down on himself when Farmer Brown's boy and Bowser the Hound give chase. With Granny Fox nearby, he has to learn that pride and carelessness can turn a quick meal into real trouble.

Jerry faces traps, a threatened home, and trouble at the Smiling Pool. With Grandfather Frog and other water-side friends, he has to protect both himself and the Laughing Brook.

A visiting mockingbird throws the Green Forest into confusion by copying everyone else's voices. Unc' Billy must sort out the misunderstandings before hurt feelings turn into real quarrels.

Paddy moves into the Green Forest and begins cutting trees and building a dam, alarming the neighbors. His work changes the whole landscape and sets off a lively story about suspicion, danger, and unlikely friendship.

Peter decides his old name is too plain and starts calling himself Peter Cottontail. The new name goes straight to his head, and the joke turns into a gentle lesson about vanity and being yourself.

A collection-style introduction to Peter and the familiar Green Forest cast. It mixes short adventures, animal encounters, and the gentle lessons that made Burgess a bedtime favorite.

Hungry Unc' Billy slips into Farmer Brown's henhouse and lands in a tight spot when traps appear and snow hides the danger. It is a funny, tense woodland tale about greed and bad timing.

Chatterer talks big until Shadow the Weasel and Farmer Brown's boy force him into real danger. His fast-moving escape story mixes mischief, fear, and an unexpected lesson in trust.

Danny worries about his short tail, then has much bigger problems when foxes, owls, and other dangers close in. It is a brisk survival story about staying alert on the Green Meadows.

Noisy, nosy Sammy loves everyone else's business until his tricks start coming back at him. Burgess uses his bright blue troublemaker for a funny story about gossip, boasting, and consequences.

Buster wakes from winter sleep and discovers the Green Forest already full of rumors about him. As the others learn what a bear can do, the story builds suspense out of fear, curiosity, and close escapes.

A new predator arrives and sends the Green Meadows buzzing with worry. Old Man Coyote is sly, patient, and hard to fool, which makes every meeting with him feel risky.

Old Mr. Toad may seem slow and plain, but he knows more tricks than the Green Meadows expect. His story follows a string of narrow escapes and small triumphs that prove how well suited he is to his world.

The animals are puzzled and nervous when a stranger covered in sharp quills appears in the Green Forest. Burgess turns their fear of Prickly Porky into a warm story about misunderstanding and acceptance.

Mrs. Quack flees the Big River after hunters shatter the safety of home. At the Smiling Pool she tells Peter Rabbit her story, mixing quiet grief with hope that she can start again.

Curious, clever Bobby prowls the Green Forest mostly by night, always ready to investigate. His adventures balance playful mischief with the real risks of traps, dogs, and getting too bold.

Peter Rabbit's prank on a sleeping Jimmy goes badly wrong, and the payback is memorable. Later, Jimmy and Unc' Billy go egg hunting and blunder into more trouble than they bargained for.

Bob White and his family try to stay safe in fields and thickets where danger can drop from the sky or rush in on four legs. It is a gentle bird story with real stakes and a strong sense of home.

High above the Green Meadows, Ol' Mistah Buzzard sees almost everything and knows more than others guess. This story gives the often-misjudged bird a patient, watchful role in the woodland world.

Another edition of Burgess's buzzard tale, following the wary old bird as he circles over the Green Meadows and keeps his distance from trouble. It is a patient, observant story with a different sort of hero.

Tired of hearing about the Great World, Grandfather Frog leaves the Smiling Pool to see it for himself. His trip quickly becomes a lesson in how risky curiosity can be when home is far away.