Books with title Greatest Animal Stories

‘The Camel’s Hump’, ‘The Cat That Walked By Himself’ and ‘The White Seal’ are just some of the enchanting tales collected together in Animal Stories, which includes that most remarkable and endearing creation ‘Rikki-tikki-tavi’. Originally intended for children, these imaginative and inspired writings are just as suitable for adults and will delight readers of all ages.

Have you ever wondered why hyena is considered the most foolish animal in the kingdom? Or why hawks eat baby chicks? Or why the fox has no friends? This collection of animal fables will answer those questions and be an entertaining read! "Finally, hyena came to the conclusion that he couldn't decide which way to go. The smell of delicious foods and meats kept wafting in from both directions, and this confused hyena even more. Eventually, he decided to go both ways-but how? You might wonder. Hyena put one front paw on the left-hand side of the road and one front paw on the right-hand side of the road."

Inspired by classroom time and television programming devoted to wildlife, conservation, and environmental issues, today's children have a zest for the outdoors and an ardent appreciation of the creatures with which they share the planet. This collection offers a caliber of stories and extracts several notches above the expected fare in a compilation. The list of renowned contributors includes such luminaries as John Steinbeck (The Red Pony), Michael Morpurgo (Waiting for Anya), and Jack London (The Call of the Wild). With such stories as Rudyard Kipling's The Cat that Walked by Himself, through favorites such as Paul Gallico's The Snow Goose, and contemporary tales such as Ted Hughes' powerful Iron Woman, Animal Stories is a terrific introduction to classic literature and nature writing for children and young adults.