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James Herriot's Treasury for Children
SKU
014837
ISBN
9781250058133
Grade PK-3
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Description
Enjoy 8 charming animal stories from the author of All Creatures Great and Small. Set in Yorkshire, England, youll read about an abandoned kitten finding a home, a dog who only barked once in his life, as well as stories about horses, cows and sheep. These stories have a pleasantly calm, nostalgic feel and are accompanied by beautiful illustrations, making this a wonderful bedtime story treasury for your little animal lover. 272 pages, hardcover.
Please note that this book is very similar to James Herriot's Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children, #14868. That title features a printed hardcover (no dust jacket) and the paper is somewhat lighter weight.
Publisher's Description of James Herriot's Treasury for Children
Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over. Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful volume. From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The Christmas Day Kitten, these stories--radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown--are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all readers, great and small. Taken together, these stories comprise a wondrous Herriot menagerie, a family treasure that will be passed, with joy and affection, from generation to generation.
Category Description for James Herriot's Treasury For Children
The warm hues in these magnificent illustrations bring this collection alive. Read about Moses the Cat, the Little Lost Lamb named Smudge and other funny stories from James Herriot's veterinarian practice in Yorkshire, England. Your children might decide that they want to be vets too! This treasury is hardbound and comes with a beautiful dustcover. You and your children will store up precious memories as you sit together and read James Herriot's captivating stories. This amazing collection is also available in an unabridged audio CD format, with the wonderful stories read aloud by the famed voice of Jim Dale. Comes on two CDs with a total running time of 1.5 hours. ~ Genevieve
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | St. Martin's Press |
| Author: | James Herriot |
| Grades: | PK-3 |
| ISBN: | 9781250058133 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.75 |
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