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  • James Herriot's Treasury for Children

  • Warm and Joyful Animal Tales
  • By: James Herriot
  • Narrated by: Jim Dale
  • Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (703 ratings)

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James Herriot's Treasury for Children

By: James Herriot
Narrated by: Jim Dale
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Publisher's summary

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young children bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over.

Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful volume. From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The Christmas Day Kitten, these stories—radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown—are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all listeners, great and small.

Taken together, these stories comprise a wondrous Herriot menagerie, a family treasure that will be passed, with joy and affection, from generation to generation.

©1974 James Herriot (P)2008 Macmillan Audio
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Critic reviews

“Dale employs a variety of entirely convincing rural accents in his portrayals of the country folk who ask for the vet's help and share their tales with him. He also captures all the kindness of the beloved Herriot in this collection for animal lovers of all ages.” —AudioFile, Winner of an Earphones Award

“Jim Dale reads the stories with his enterprising vocal delivery and melds these tender stories into emotional yet satisfying experiences that reflect both the joy of having pets and the responsibilities involved with their care. Young listeners will learn the cycle of friendship, ownership, and companionship of unconventional pets and other animals.” —Dr. Flora Joy, Parents' Choice Awards

“This charming title defines family listening…The eight short stories were selected especially for youngsters, yet adults will gladly listen along. Narrator extraordinaire Dale lends the perfect avuncular tone.” —Booklist

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pacing was good for my grandkids

Jims pacing and accents are well done and kept my grandkids enthralled while we had some nice down time

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Very enjoyable!

Very enjoyable! I only wish it had more stories. Jim Dale was an excellent narrator. Good stories for the whole family.

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heart-warming stories and an excellent performance

this audiobook has been enjoyed by all three of my children ages 3 to 9. Jim Dale is a fantastic performer.

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Loved it loved it loved it.Love it, love it, love it love.It loved it.One of my favorite books

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Good book very happy story very fun book loved it wonderful book and story good for bed and sleep

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Wonderful Stories

These heartfelt stories are wonderful to listen to anytime. The soothing nature of the narrator's voice is very calming for my children and was an unexpected benefit! Great purchase!

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just wonderful

The incomparable Jim Dale narrates this compilation of charming stories. I dare you not to smile the whole way through!

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It is so good I love it I would give it 5 stars if he didn’t make everyone sound so old

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Jim Dale is amazing!

Absolutely adorable stories and the narration is out of this world. Jim Dale, who also narrated the Harry Potter audiobooks has an splendid variety of accents, voices and characters that make this collection truly a treasure. My kids and I love to listen. Sweet stories told by a talented storyteller.

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This book is amazing ! I love how the reader has different voices it’s a awesome Book .

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