Illustrated Animal Stories

This collection of captivating stories is brimming with crafty characters and amazing adventures, set amid a spectacular large format approach. Favourite tales sit alongside lesser-known gems from renowned authors such as Kenneth Grahame, E Nesbit, Rudyard Kipling and Lewis Carroll.

"The Red Book of Animal Storms," selected and edited by Mr. Andrew Lang will be much appreciated by the young folk. The stones are more interesting than voracious, and, indeed, Mr. Lang is careful to notify all and sundry that the book is not altogether scientific. Ww have yet to learn, however, that this is a valid objection to children's stories. The writers have laid all beasts of all times under contribution, from the prehistoric pterodactyl down to the kangaroo of the present day and the bunyip and the sea serpent of tomorrow. This book is fully illustrated and annotated with a rare extensive biographical sketch of the author, Andrew Lang, written by Sir Edmund Gosse, CB, a contemporary poet and writer.

Stories, folktales, nursery rhymes, and poems featuring animals from Peter Rabbit and Winnie-the-Pooh to the Owl and the Pussycat and the Billy Goats Gruff, with illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Walter Crane, A. A. Milne, and other well-known artists.

A collection of short stories, anecdotes, fables, and folktales involving animals from various authors and traditions.

Enjoy nine fun-filled animal adventures. Gathered from cultures all over the world, the traditional tales teach the importance of community, bravery, kindness, and a sense of humor.

Mixing exciting adventure and good-natured humor with gentle homily, Thornton W. Burgess's timeless stories have drawn generations of youngsters into the comforting world of the Green Forest, the Smiling Pool, and the Laughing Brook. Along with generous helpings of warmth and whimsy, the entertaining stories also offer valuable lessons about wildlife, the environment, and being true to one's own nature. In this collection of irresistible animal tales, children will read about Peter Cottontail, who is up to his floppy ears in dangerous escapades as he tries to outwit the ever-hungry Reddy Fox. Elsewhere in the Green Forest, Buster Bear has a series of run-ins with Little Joe Otter, Farmer Brown's boy, and even a stubborn metal pail. And Grandfather Frog, in his determination to see the Great World beyond the familiar vistas of the Smiling Pool, learns firsthand about all the pitfalls of greed, boastfulness, and downright stupidity. New Burgess fans will be charmed and delighted by these stories and other exciting tales about Jimmy Skunk, Billy Mink, and their animal friends.