James Herriot's Treasury for Children
James Herriot's Treasury for Children
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James Herriot's Treasury for Children

Written by James Herriot & illustrated by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett
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4 - 8
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Oct 28, 2014
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James Herriot’s award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot’s Yorkshire to vibrant life. 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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250058133
    Publication Date
    October 28, 2014
    Publisher
    St. Martin's Griffin
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1992
    Page Count
    272
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years

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