The Adventures of Grandfather Frog is a charming and wise tale that demonstrates the importance of looking beyond your backyard -- or, in the case of Grandfather Frog, the Smiling Pool, which he has never left in all his long life. Thornton W. Burgess, story-teller and naturalist, has introduced countless millions of youngsters to the very best families of the animal world. He has created lasting friendships between his readers and Reddy Fox, Buster Bear, Peter Cottontail, Jimmy Skunk, and many other personalities of meadow and forest.