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Mrs. Bob White

Mrs. Bob White is one of the memorable neighbors of Green Meadows.

Green Meadows model

This is a Green Meadows adaptation model, inspired by the storybook world and clearly distinct from the original Cady illustrations.

Mrs. Bob White complete Green Meadows adaptation model sheet

Original illustrations

These historical reference plates are shown separately from the modern adaptation model.

Mrs. Bob White in an original illustration
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Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference
Mrs. Bob White in an original illustration
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Thornton W. Burgess storybook reference

Character encyclopedia

Personality

She is sure of her own judgment; once her mind is made up, that is all there is to it.

Home

She nests in a weed patch across the Crooked Little Path, then brings her chicks to the Old Briar-patch.

Friends and relationships

Family: Bob White is her mate, who calls her "my dear" and gives in to her meekly. She is the proud mother of fifteen chicks. Hunters and dangers: Reddy and Granny Fox hunt her and her babies.

Interesting facts

  • She or Mrs. Peter cries a warning whenever Peter moves in the Briar-patch.
  • She teaches Peter that the safest place to hide is where no one will look.
  • She tells her chicks that minding instantly is how they live to grow up.

Book appearances

  • The Adventures of Bob White