the christmas day kitten by james herriot

Highly recommended, to all James Herriot fans, and to anyone looking for poignant animal stories for children that address both the joy and sorrow they bring to the people in their lives. My favorite scene might have been the one in which Debbie disappears across a green Yorkshire field, but they are all beautiful. The artwork by Ruth Brown, a celebrated British picture-book illustrator whose other titles include A Dark, Dark Tale and Gracie the Lighthouse Cat, is absolutely beautiful, capturing the feline charm of Debbie and Buster and the droopy appeal of the basset hounds. I had tears in my eyes, as I reread Debbie and Buster's tale, even though I knew what was coming when I started it. Herriot was undoubtedly an excellent veterinarian, but he was also a talented writer. Brown Published byMacmillan Childrens Books, 1988 ISBN 10: 0330304631ISBN 13: 9780330304634 Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom Contact seller Seller Rating: Book Used - SoftcoverCondition: Very Good £ 2. I've read all five of his memoirs, and a number of his children's stories, and I never fail to be moved by their wonderful sense of humanity, and love for 'all creatures great and small,' or to be entertained and engrossed by the marvelous voice of the narrator. The Christmas Day Kitten (Piper Picture Books) James Herriot, R. One of a number of picture-books from Herriot, The Christmas Day Kitten has always been one of my favorites. Martin's Press, edition, hardcover The Christmas Day Kitten (edition) Open Library It looks like you're offline. Pickering's life - the best Christmas present she ever had. The Christmas Day kitten by James Herriot, Nov 08, 1986, St. Debbie's death was terribly sad, but it brought Buster the retriever-cat into Mrs. Then one snowy Christmas day, in terrible shape, she came back to die, bringing her kitten with her. This feline visitor would come into her home, stand briefly before the fire, and then depart again.

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The christmas day kitten by james herriot