James Herriot's Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small (Hardcover)

from MereYom

This is a warm, cozy book of short stories, beautifully illustrated. It makes this area of Yorkshire, England seem like the homiest place on earth, and the animals part of the goodness of life. Recommended.

from AnneDenney

This is one of our absolute favorites. The illustrations are wonderful, the language is excellent, and I have a catch in my throat while reading at one point or another in each and every story. I'd say this collection of stories is a must on every child's bookshelf.

from ElizaJane

This is an omnibus edition of 8 of Herriot's children's picture books. I read it aloud to my 7yo and he enjoyed it, but I think I may have enjoyed the stories more than he. They are wonderful, touching stories with beautiful illustrations, especially the ones by Ruth Brown.

from AnneDenney

This is one of our absolute favorites. The illustrations are wonderful, the language is excellent, and I have a catch in my throat while reading at one point or another in each and every story. I'd say this collection of stories is a must on every child's bookshelf.

from Dennis383

Absolutely wonderful collection of short tales featuring cats, dogs, horses, cows and lambs, as well as some animals of the two-legged variety. James Herriot's stories have charmed readers for decades and this short collection, ostensibly for children, is no exception. The real pleasure in this a...