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2) Funny Frank
Author
Language
English
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Description
Gertie the hen is appalled when her son Frank wants to swim with the ducks, but Jemima and her mother, the farmer's wife, make him a special outfit so that his dream can come true.
3) The catlady
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Muriel Ponsonby, the Catlady, lives with dozens of cats, many of whom she believes are reincarnated friends, relatives, and even royalty.
8) Titus rules!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi prevents a series of disasters at Windsor Castle and earns the title "king among dogs."
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a 'wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal...
10) Dinosaur trouble
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Young dinosaurs Nosy, a pterodactyl, and Banty, an apatosaurus, become friends, despite their parents' prejudices.
12) Sophie's Tom
Author
Series
Sophie books (Dick King-Smith) volume 2
Language
English
Description
Befriending a stray cat helps a very determined five-year old adjust to school, learn about friends, and pursue her dream of one day becoming a farmer. A sequel to "Sophie's Snail."
13) The twin giants
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2008.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
As twin giants Normus (a vegetarian) and Lottavim (a carnivore) grow and grow, they are hugely happy-- playing Roll the Boulder, singing badly, and doing everything together. But when the day comes for the hulking lads to seek the giantesses of their dreams, will going their separate ways only lead them into double trouble?
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
1999.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Fifteen stories about an assortment of animals, including "Poppet, " "The Spelling Bee, " "The Great Sloth Race, " "Norty Boy, " and "The Princess and the Pig."
15) Animal stories
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books
Pub. Date
1998.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
121 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
A collection of stories starring barnyard animals, including such characters as Babe the pig, Lawrence the cat, and Ernest the cow-dog.
16) Billy the bird
Author
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Pub. Date
2001.
Physical Desc
67 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
Mary, her cat Lilyleaf, and her guinea pig Mr. Keylock are astounded to discover that Mary's little brother Billy can fly whenever the moon is full.
17) Sophie's Lucky
Author
Series
Sophie books (Dick King-Smith) volume 6
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
1996.
Edition
First U.S. edition.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
A visit to Great Aunt Al in the Scottish Highlands leads to an exciting change in Sophie's life.
18) Pigs might fly
Author
Language
English
Description
A runt piglet born with deformed front feet is coached in swimming by a duck and an otter and, when the pig farm is flooded, becomes a hero.
19) Hairy Hezekiah
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2007.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
89 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
A lonely Bactrian camel sets out in search of a friend, but after being threatened, laughed at, and insulted by other animals at the zoo and unknowingly wreaking havoc in the English countryside, he finds a real home and true friend at a safari park.
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