Synopses & Reviews
In this very special collection of favorite stories about dogs great and small, James Herriot tells us about his own dogs and all the wonderful people and animals we have come to love so much. Fifty memorable tales move us to both laughter and tears, and Herriots personal introduction and notes make this tribute by a master storyteller to mans best friend a book to be treasured for many years to come.
Review
"His message is affectionate, and his four-footed creatures are irresistible." --
Time"Herriot's skill as a storyteller is classic." --Detroit Free Press
"For Herriot fans, it's like meeting old friends." --Publishers Weekly
“No doubt if cows could talk, theyd sound just like Dale.” - Scholastic Parent & Child, one of Parent & Childs Top 2008 Holiday Picks
About the Author
JAMES HERRIOT was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England for over half a century until his death in 1995. His bestselling books have sold more than twenty million copies in the English language alone; they include
All Creatures Great and Small;
All Things Bright and Beautiful;
All Things Wise and Wonderful;
The Lord God Made Them All; and
Every Living Thing.
Christopher Timothy starred as James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small, the internationally renowned BBC television series based on Herriots work. Mr. Timothy is a thirty-year veteran of stage, screen, and television.