James Herriot's Treasury for Children

Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small

By: James Herriot

Narrated by: Jim Dale

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.

©1974 James Herriot; (P)2008 Macmillan Audio

Critic reviews

<p>“Jim Dale reads the stories with his enterprising vocal delivery and melds these tender stories into emotional yet satisfying experiences that reflect both the joy of having pets and the responsibilities involved with their care. Young listeners will learn the cycle of friendship, ownership, and companionship of unconventional pets and other animals.” —<i>Dr. Flora Joy, Parents' Choice Awards</i><br><br>“Dale employs a variety of entirely convincing rural accents in his portrayals of the country folk who ask for the vet's help and share their tales with him. He also captures all the kindness of the beloved Herriot in this collection for animal lovers of all ages.” —<i>AudioFile, Winner of an Earphones Award</i><br><br>“This charming title defines family listening…The eight short stories were selected especially for youngsters, yet adults will gladly listen along. Narrator extraordinaire Dale lends the perfect avuncular tone.” —<i>Booklist</i><br><br>“No doubt, if cows could talk, they'd sound just like Dale.” —<i>Scholastic Parent & Child</i><br><br>“Just the sort of thing you hope will imprint on the memory screen of a young child: fresh, clear, pure, and good.” —<i>Commonwealth</i><br><br>“Jim Dale, the English actor who's won multiple Grammy's for recreating Hogwarts with his voice has finished up work on the audiobook version of Herriot's classics. Like Goldilocks, Dale's got it just right.” —<i>Babble.com's Droolicious blog</i></p>

pacing was good for my grandkids

Jims pacing and accents are well done and kept my grandkids enthralled while we had some nice down time

Very enjoyable!

Very enjoyable! I only wish it had more stories. Jim Dale was an excellent narrator. Good stories for the whole family.

heart-warming stories and an excellent performance

this audiobook has been enjoyed by all three of my children ages 3 to 9. Jim Dale is a fantastic performer.

Cows horses dogs cats and sheep

Good book very happy story very fun book loved it wonderful book and story good for bed and sleep

Love

Loved it loved it loved it.Love it, love it, love it love.It loved it.One of my favorite books