Great Animal Stories

Great Animal Stories, featuring 25 beastly tales.

In the midst of World War II, James is training for the Royal Air Force, while going home to Yorkshire whenever possible to see his very pregnant wife, Helen. Musing on past adventures through the dales, visiting with old friends, and introducing scores of new and amusing characters—animal and human alike—Herriot enthralls with his uncanny ability to spin a most engaging and heartfelt yarn.

In this first volume of his memoirs, then-newly-qualified vet James Herriot arrives in the small Yorkshire village of Darrowby, and he has no idea what to expect. How will he get on with his new boss? The local farmers? And what will the animals think? This program is filled with hilarious and touching tales of the unpredictable Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, and Herriot's first encounters with a beautiful girl named Helen.

This bundle includes Basil of Baker Street, Basil and the Cave of Cats, Basil in Mexico, and Basil in the Wild West.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run beside a jaguar or hang out with a hippo? Most of us have imagined how cool it will be to live side by side with the biggest and wildest of God’s creatures in heaven. Until then, most of these amazing creatures are best viewed from a safe distance. This is a collection of breathtaking true stories about God’s protection over those who had life-threatening run-ins with some of His most dangerous creatures.

If the capricious, aloof, mysterious, and graceful feline is your cup of tea, you will be puuurfectly delighted with these dramatic and hilarious tales of cats and those who love them. Wheeler's readers are never disappointed with his ability to collect the most memorable and heart-tugging stories. Here's one more collection that will evoke laughter, tears, wonder, and an insatiable thirst for more! Part of The Good Lord Made Them All series.

**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...

"Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers." —Betty White A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and...

In this volume, after serving in the RAF in World War II, Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to share with us and warm our hearts. Animal lovers of all ages, and fans of Herriot's original classics, won't want to miss this beautiful treasure. After serving in the Royal Air Force in World War II, James Herriot gladly returns home to Yorkshire to his beloved family and multitude of patients, with many more tender, funny, sad and wise stories to tell us.

The extraordinary debut novel that became a modern classic Born mute, speaking only in sign, Edgar Sawtelle leads an idyllic life with his parents on their farm in remote northern Wisconsin. For generations, the Sawtelles have raised and trained a fictional breed of dog whose remarkable gift for...

In the seventh book of The Good Lord Made Them All series, Joe L. Wheeler has collected stories from the Far North: Norway, Alaska, British Columbia, and the Arctic Circle to name a few. The animals featured include sled dogs, wolves, weasels, and eagles in a veritable Who's Who of the North. Readers will be delighted by the diverse stories of this anthology, which is perfect to read aloud with the whole family.

What if swamp gas wasn’t gas at all? When Calvin and his loyal beagle Pudge take what should have been a simple shortcut, they stumble into the strangest mystery they’ve ever faced—one filled with bubbling swamps, suspiciously organized frogs, and a smell so powerful it might just change everything. Welcome to Swamp Gas Alley… where nothing is quite as it seems. As the strange “swamp gas” begins spreading beyond the swamp and into town, Calvin and Pudge quickly realize this is no ordinary natural phenomenon. The frogs are acting differently. The bubbling follows patterns. And ...

This bundle includes Basil and the Lost Colony, Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off, Basil and the Royal Dare, and Basil and the Library Ghost.

Part of Joe Wheeler’s animal book series "The Good Lord Made Them All," this collection features classic stories of God’s smallest animals—doodlebugs, a pet mouse named Guinevere, a chipmunk named Chatter, a story of a dragonfly, another about a skylark, and several more remarkable adventures. Young and old alike will adore these stories, many of which will be unfamiliar to readers.

This third book in The Good Lord Made Them All series will delight any animal lover. Joe Wheeler has compiled 18 incredible horse stories, including the thrilling title story by Zane Grey, for a wonderful collection of tales of courage, honor, and sacrifice that are perfect to read aloud with the whole family.

Get ready to embark on a rollercoaster ride, from facing off against four-wheeled monsters to braving the challenges of the great outdoors. As our brave animal heroes overcome obstacles with courage and teamwork, young listeners will be inspired to discover their own inner strengths and embark on their own daring quests.

Travel thirty miles north, south, or east of San Francisco city hall and you'll be engulfed in a landscape of thick traffic, fast enterprise, and six-dollar cappuccinos. Venture thirty miles due west, however, and you will find yourself on what is virtually another planet: a spooky cluster of...

Rainy days can be boring… Unless you’re Calvin and Pudge. When a summer rainstorm fills the neighborhood with puddles, Calvin decides it’s the perfect day to host the Great Puddle Jump Championship. The rules are simple: Run fast. Jump high. Make the biggest splash. But when Pudge the beagle discovers a gigantic muddy puddle beneath the maple tree, the championship quickly turns into something no one expected… A muddy, slippery, laugh-out-loud disaster! Packed with humor, splashes, and one very enthusiastic dog, Calvin & Pudge: The Great Puddle Jump Disaster is a joyful story about ...

In the tenth book in The Good Lord Made Them All series, Joe Wheeler offers a wonderful collection of stories about many different kinds of animal, including dogs, cats, horses, pigs, and turtles. Their family-friendly adventures will have you laughing with glee. Perfect to read aloud, and a must-have to complete the series.

Big Fish meets The Notebook in this emotionally evocative story about a man, a woman, and an alligator that is a moving tribute to love, from the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning memoir Rocket Boys—the basis of the movie October Sky. Elsie Lavender and Homer Hickam (the...