The storytelling magic of James Herriot has become a warm, joyful part of our children's lives. In Moses the Kitten, Herriot tells the tale of a tiny, bedraggled kitty found tucked beside a frozen pond, who is nursed back to health on a nearby farm.
"Christmas can never go by without my remembering a certain little cat." So begins The Christmas Day Kitten, another true story from James Herriot's rich experience as a country vet. As always, the tale includes a vivid group of characters on two legs and four: Mrs. Pickering and her three stately Basset hounds, James himself, and Debbie, the self-possesed stray cat who makes a special contribution to Christmas at the Pickering house. This is one of James Herriot's own favorite stories, and it is sure to be one of yours.
“The tale is unfolded with such mastery, humor, and emotional force that we are entirely within its power.” —The New York Times Book Review Features an audio read-along performed by James Earl Jones! Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle request that leads to a joyful miracle. The moving, lyrical tale, gloriously illustrated by P.J. Lynch, has been widely hailed as a true Christmas classic.
This hard-cover 32-page book is the true story of an orphaned kitten, lost and alone, who wandered into the lives of a North Attleboro, Massachusetts couple, Ann and Wally Collito. While the kitten was eating the food Ann had put out, a sharp gust of March wind blew her off the porch and across the yard. A wild crow, who had been watching from a tree, saw that the kitten was in trouble, flew down from his perch, and wrapped his wings around her to keep her safe and warm. From then on the Cat & Crow became best friends. Beautiful illustrations and family photos bring life to this story which teaches us the true meaning of friendship and sends a message of hope that someday we will live on a more peaceful planet. Animal rights experts from Jane Goodall to Jack Hanna to Dr. Marty Becker have praised "Cat & Crow" for this powerful message of hope. Cassie & Moses have also been featured on Oprah, Animal Planet, the National Geographic Channel and have over 9 million views on YouTube.
"This beautifully illustrated story of two unlikely friends will delight and inspire children and adults alike. Drawn from first-hand accounts enjoyed by millions on YouTube, and seen on The Oprah Winfrey Show, National Geographic, Animal Planet and Miracle Pets, the story of Cassie the cat and Moses the crow has captivated the public's imagination and touched their hearts. If two natural enemies can become friends, then anything is possible. Also inside are educational, fun facts about cats and crows, as well as real-life photographs of these two special animals at play"--P. 4 of cover.