James Herriot's Treasury for Children, Illustrations by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett

Whether reading this beautiful collection for the first time, or the first time in many years, all kids and kids at heart will find a delightful friend in Herriot. His award-winning prose brings the farmyard world of 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 his signature warmth, care, and good humor. From the eighty-million-copy bestselling author of All Creatures Great and Small, James Herriot's Treasury for Children is a beautiful tribute to his young readers, inspiring in them the love for animals and respect for nature that Herriot is best known for.

Here, we find all of his books for children together in one beautiful volume. From the springtime frolic of "Oscar, Cat-About-Town," to the mystery and mischief of "Smudge, The Little Lost Lamb," to the joy of adventure in "Bonny's Big Day," and the yuletide warmth of " The Christmas Day Kitten," these stories-radiantly illustrated by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett-are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift. Herriot's beautiful tales are meant to be shared and passed down to animal lovers from generation to generation, with joy and affection for the world around them.

• Format: Hardcover
• Pages 260
• By James Herriot
• Illustrations by Ruth Brown and Peter Barrett
• Published by St. Martin's Griffin