In Mother West Wind "Why" Stories, Thornton W. Burgess brings young readers into a magical woodland where animals speak and every trait has a tale behind it. These origin fables explain how familiar forest friends got their spots, tails, habits, and homes-always with a touch of humor and a lesson in kindness or cleverness. Narrated by the gentle Mother West Wind and her playful Breezes, these stories inspire wonder and introduce timeless values through charming storytelling and animal lore.