Books with title Treasury of Pet Stories

Enter a world of imagination and enchantment at bedtime with this selection of timeless short stories by Enid Blyton. Get ready for a magical journey.... Set your imagination alight with this selection of more than 25 bedtime stories by a much-loved children's author. From pixie dressmakers to thundering giants, meet a host of magic and memorable characters along with some familiar friends in Moonface and Saucepan Man from The Magic Faraway Tree. This stunning treasury brings together some of Enid Blyton's most delightful stories for younger children, creating the perfect bedtime treat. Each story stands alone and will take you on a brand-new adventure. The tales collected in this treasury were first published in magazines and anthologies between 1920 and 1960 and have been adored by generations of children ever since.

This Little Grasshopper Book is a treasury of charming retellings of traditional Bible stories, as well as simple prayers, poems, and songs that will engage children -- from toddlers who listen to the stories read by a caregiver to each story’s app, to older kids on the road to reading.Whimsical illustrations bring to life the stories of David and Goliath, Noah and the Ark, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel and the Lions’ Den, Joseph and his Colorful Coat, and Moses and Miriam. The prayers, poems, and songs between each story add to the child's experience of the Bible and its teachings.For an extra layer of interactive learning and fun, the stories are paired with digital content. Parents can download the Little Grasshopper Library app to a smartphone or tablet, iPhone or Android, and then access the app for content for each story.The child can hear each story read aloud, see the words of the story changing color on screen as they are read, hear fun sound effects that enhance the story, and play interactive learning games based on the story.Padded hardcover, 160 pages

A collection of heartwarming short stories from best-selling author Holly Webb. A scruffy pup eagerly awaits a new home just in time for Christmas, a little girl discovers an adorable kitten in her garden, a dog makes an unlikely new friend, a hamster makes a daring escape and a girl tries to help a family of fluffy ducklings. Perfect for sharing at bedtime, this beautiful treasury features 11 delightful animal stories from best-selling author Holly Webb.

Contents: Goldilocks and the Three Bears -- Hansel and Gretel -- Henny Penny -- Puss in Boots -- Jack and the Beanstalk -- The Little Red Hen -- Snow White -- The Three Little Pigs -- The Tortoise and the Hare -- The Steadfast Tin Soldier -- Cinderella -- The Ugly Duckling -- The Pied Piper of Hamelin -- The Sleeping Beauty -- Rumpelstiltskin -- The Three Billy Goats Gruff -- Beauty and the Beast -- Little Red Riding Hood -- The Gingerbread Man.

Best-loved characters come together in this delightful collection, featuring Alice in Wonderland, Black Beauty, Heidi, Oliver Twist, The Secret Garden, Treasure Island, The Wind in the Willows, and The Wizard of Oz. Perfect to read aloud, these carefully abridged classics are accessible to the modern child. Pass on the joy of reading through the rich flavor of the original stories and enchanting full-color illustrations throughout!

The timeless tales from the early books of the Bible have captivated generations. In this lush storybook, the fresh voice of lyrical storyteller Donna Jo Napoli and the lavish artwork of Christina Balit bring classic stories to life for a young, modern audience.Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, the ten plagues, Daniel and the lions' den, Jonah and the giant fish, and many more of the Bible's most powerful stories--27 in all--are compellingly retold in this beautifully illustrated treasury. Readers will be fascinated by the ancient people and events they encounter, surprised by some of the lesser known accounts revealed, and inspired by the lessons these tales impart. Stories cover important ground beyond religion, such as culture, history, and geography, and they touch on issues that remain relevant today--faith, loyalty, kindness, violence, generosity, greed, jealousy, and more. These accessible, readible stories give kids a rich picture of biblical times, which encourages them to think about our role in the world and to learn more. Napoli's magicial storytelling is sure to ignite children's imaginations. Along with Balit's stunning art, this is a book kids will want to explore again and again--a classic that families can read aloud together.

Schwartz's three best-selling collections of scary folklore -- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and Scary Stories 3 -- are made available in one book, each one in its complete form. Reviews "A wonderful collection of tales that range from creepy to silly to haunting. ...Gammell's drawings add just the right touch..." -- John Scieszka, Entertinment Weekly "Guaranteed to make your teeth chatter and your spine tingle." -- School Library Journal "Read these if you dare." -- The New York Times

The quintessential collection of classic princess tales, fondly and faithfully retold and lavished with rich, expressive illustrations.Spirited or sacrificing, spoiled or innocent, the iconic heroines in these cherished tales have long had a hold on children’s imagination. Amy Ehrlich deftly recaptures these princess stories with warmth and wit, never diluting their central power. And Gary Blythe brings them to life in splendid paintings glowing with true enchantment.

This charming, illustrated collection of stories and rhymes is the perfect book for you to read to small children or for young readers to try themselves. Divided into four chapters, Teddy Bear Tales, Fairy Tales, Animal Tales and Nursery Rhymes, you will find all the classics in this book, as well as retellings of family favorites and contemporary stories. Beautiful color drawings throughout bring each story to life, making this an enchanting reading experience.

"I totally fell in love with this book. I've read the Curious George books hundreds of times, but I've never seen any of these. They're fun and have cheerful, silly illustrations that the kids will love. Everyone should read this one!" — St. Francis (Pius X Library) Elementary School From the author of the Curious George series comes this collection of four humorous and marvelously illustrated stories:Tit for Tat concerns kindness to animals and portrays a place where horses ride in carriages drawn by men and women, fish catch humans, cows lasso cowboys, and dogs walk people.Elizabite: Adventures of a Carnivorous Plant uses rhyming couplets to recount the humorous antics of a hungry plant in a botanist's laboratory.Billy's Picture, a tale of art and individualism, tells of Billy the Bunny's attempts to paint a picture. Each of his friends has a different idea about how it should look ― and they all want to help. (co-written with Margret Rey)Zebrology offers a wordless celebration of the common ground that lies beneath appearances.