Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, and other woodland creatures secretly trail Old Mr. Toad as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Gentle lessons about nature and the environment.

Peter Rabbit and the other woodland animals discover that they have misjudged Old Mr. Toad, who also learns some important lessons.

The story of a toad and of his home, foods, friends and enemies in the forest.

"The Adventures of Old Mr. Toad" is a children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The book follows the adventures of Old Mr. Toad, a wise and mischievous toad who lives in the Green Meadows. The story starts with Mr. Toad's hibernation, but he wakes up early because he can't wait to explore the world. He meets his friends, Sammy Jay, Blacky the Crow, and Jerry Muskrat, who all warn him about the dangers that he may face. But Mr. Toad is stubborn and determined to explore. Throughout the book, Mr. Toad goes on many adventures, including getting lost in the woods, being captured by a boy and almost becoming a pet, and narrowly escaping from the clutches of Farmer Brown's boy and his dog. The book teaches valuable lessons about the importance of listening to advice and learning from mistakes. It also highlights the beauty and wonder of nature and the importance of respecting and appreciating it.

Spring arrives in the Green Meadows and brings love and adventure to Johhny Chuck.

Old Mr. Toad was acting strangely, and his behavior puzzled all the creatures of the Green Meadow. You see, he was in a hurry, and Old Mr. Toad NEVER hurried unless he was in danger. Where on earth could he be off to? To find out, Jimmy Skunk, Peter Cottontail, Unc' Billy Possum, and some other animals of the Green Forest secretly follow the old gentleman through the fields and woods as he makes his way to a very important engagement. Young readers will enjoy discovering Old Mr. Toad's destination in this delightful tale by master storyteller, Thornton W. Burgess. Set in the timeless fictional locale of the Green Forest and the Smiling Pool, this book transports today's youngsters to the same world of gentle breezes and lovable creatures that has delighted generations of children before then.