All Creatures Great and Small

The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

By: James Herriot

Narrated by: Nicholas Ralph

**This program is read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the PBS Masterpiece series**

"Nicholas Ralph’s readings of Herriot’s stories are as comforting an experience as the show, and even more immersive." —The Houston Chronicle

A tie-in to the PBS Masterpiece series and Christmas special, available on streaming and home video.

All Creatures Great and Small is first volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series. Delve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.

For fifty years, generations of readers have flocked to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye.

In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the young Herriot as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school.

James Herriot's memoirs have sold 80 million copies worldwide, and continue to delight and entertain listeners and readers of all ages.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

Critic reviews

“One of the funniest and most likeable books around.” —Atlantic Monthly

“If there is any justice, All Creatures Great And Small will become a classic of its kind...With seemingly effortless art, this man tells his stories with perfect timing and optimum scale. Many more famous authors could work for a lifetime and not achieve more flawless literary control.” —Chicago Tribune Book World

“Herriot charms because he delights in life, embraces it with sensitivity and gust and writes with grace. All Creatures Great And Small may well be the happiest book of the year.” —The New York Times Book Review

Fabulous narration

Much better than the original audiobook. Much more authentic accent.
The narrator really brought this story back to life.

Loved the reader

loved the reader who plays the same role on the recent Masterpiece Theater series which I also loved.

The Most Heartwarming Book

When I was younger I read this book about four or five times, and I have always remembered the stories. Now listening to the audio with the narrator’s beautiful accent and wonderful inflections makes it come alive again. This book is a keeper!

Perfect for Fans of the Books

The narration and story blend seamlessly for a wonderful experience for those who have enjoyed reading the books for years. Listening to someone with an appropriate accent make all the difference!

Enjoyable Listen

This would be an enjoyable listen for a long drive. Narrator was great. It's a story about an English vetinarian and his experience with the animals, mostly farm animals, and their unique owners.