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Animal Friends by Jane Werner Watson is a delightful children's book that introduces young readers to a charming array of animals and their environments. Through simple and engaging prose, the book explores the everyday lives and playful antics of these creatures, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the animal world, making it perfect for early learning and bedtime reading.
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Format: Hardback
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This charming children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that explore the wonders of the animal kingdom through delightful illustrations and engaging narratives. Perfect for young readers, it offers a gentle introduction to a variety of animals, sparking joy and curiosity in their natural world.

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Animal Friends

A group of animals living together decide to set out and find their own homes where they will each be the happiest.

A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes is back in print!

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A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes is back in print!

A beloved 1950s Little Golden Book about animal homes, sure to delight toddlers and preschoolers.

In this sweet story about animal homes, a cat, a dog, a bird, a turtle, a bunny, a chick, and a squirrel all live together in a little house in the woods. They get along nicely when it comes to being quiet at nap time and keeping the house neat, but they just can't agree on what to eat! After a meeting by the fire, the animals come up with a solution—and soon they're all saying, "At last I've found the best home of all, the very best home for me."

Enjoy the delightful story of Animal Friends by Jane Werner Watson, where harmony and finding the perfect home bring joy to a little animal community.

Series: Little Golden Book

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780553536423

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 January 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Inc

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Garth Williams
  • Illustrated by Garth Williams
  • Illustrated by Garth Williams

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 108g

Pages: 24

About the Author

JANE WERNER WATSON(1915-2004) was the original editor of Little Golden Books, and the author of numerous Golden Books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great children's illustrators of the mid-twentieth century. Some of her bestselling titles includeThe Fuzzy Duckling(illustrated by Martin and Alice Provensen),Animal Friends(illustrated by Garth Williams), andMy Little Golden Book About God, The Christmas Story, and Wonders of Nature(all illustrated by Eloise Wilkin). GARTH WILLIAMS (1912-1996) is known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children's books of the 20th century, including E. B. White's Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, and the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, such as Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, The Friendly Book, The Sailor Dog, The Giant Golden Book of Elves and Fairies, and The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse.

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