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Animal Tales

By Dick King-Smith
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Animal Tales by Dick King-Smith features a delightful collection of stories that explore the whimsical and adventurous lives of various animals. Each tale introduces endearing characters and offers gentle lessons, capturing the imagination of young readers with memorable animal escapades. Perfect for children, these stories are imbued with charm and warmth, making it an enchanting read for bedtime or leisurely afternoons.
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This book may appeal to you if you love heartwarming stories filled with charming animal characters and delightful adventures. Dick King-Smith's gift for storytelling brings to life a series of whimsical tales that capture the imagination, making it perfect bedtime reading for young ones with a penchant for animals.

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Animal Tales

All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once knew reincarnated in feline form!

The Guard Dog - The story of a scruffy little mongrel with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog.

A beautiful collection of five of Dick King Smith's most charming and hilarious animal stories.

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A beautiful collection of five of Dick King-Smith's most charming and hilarious animal stories.

All Because of Jackson - Jackson is a very unusual rabbit - one who dreams of going to sea. So one day he stows away on the Atalanta and sails off in search of a new life...

The Catlady - Muriel lives alone with lots and lots of cats. But Muriel's cats are no ordinary cats - they are people she once knew reincarnated in feline form!

The Guard Dog - The story of a ragged little pup with a grand ambition - to be a guard dog. The other pups laugh at him. Could such a small and scruffy dog really guard a home?

Hairy Hezekiah - Hezekiah lives a quiet life and seems to be the only animal in the zoo without a friend. So he decides to escape and go on the run!

Horse Pie - Jenny the donkey finds herself unwelcome at the Old Horses' Home, but when rustlers start looking for horses to make into pies, it's up to Jenny to save the day.

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Animal Tales by Dick King-Smith is praised as a masterful collection, enchanting children with magical and adventurous animal stories. The author's skill in captivating young readers has garnered appreciation from both the media and parents alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552565387

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Young Corgi

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 185.0mm

Weight: 338g

Pages: 384

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dick King-Smith Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

DICK KING-SMITH was a Gloucestershire farmer until the age of 45, when he gave up farming to become a primary school teacher. As a bestselling full-time author, his work received many awards including a Bronze Medal for the Smarties Prize of l997 for All Because of Jackson and the Children's Book Award in l995 for Harriet's Hare. In l992, he was also voted Children's Author of the Year. In l995, his top-selling title The Sheep-Pig was developed into a box-office movie, BABE, introducing hundreds of thousands of youngsters to his work. He died in 2011.

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