# James Herriot’s Treasury for Children

James Herriot’s Treasury for Children collects his stories for young readers in one illustrated volume. Set in the farmyard world of Yorkshire, the tales feature animals and local characters, with illustrations by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown.

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- Market: UK
- Language: en-GB
- Currency: GBP
- Category: Books, Music & Hobbies > Books, Music & Movies > Books & Comics
- Price: 16.44 GBP
- Previous price: 23.99 GBP
- Discount: 31%
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- Rating: 4.8 / 5
- Reviews: 2596

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## At a glance

- Collects James Herriot’s books for children in one volume.
- Farmyard and animal stories set in Herriot’s Yorkshire.
- Illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown.

## Pros

- A single volume brings together the author’s stories for children, including tales featuring animals and village characters.
- Illustrations accompany the stories, and the book is presented as a substantial gift-style collection.

## Specifications

### Book details
- Publisher: St Martin's Press
- Publication date: 28 Oct. 2014
- Edition: New
- Language: English
- Print length: 272 pages
- ISBN-10: 1250058139
- ISBN-13: 978-1250058133
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 1.18 kg
- Dimensions: 21.84 x 2.16 x 27.43 cm
### Reading information
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years
- Grade level: Pre-school - 3

## Before you buy

- The listed weight is 1.18 kg, so this is a relatively substantial book for a young child to hold independently.

## A good fit for

- Families looking for an illustrated collection of animal stories for shared reading.
- Readers interested in James Herriot’s Yorkshire farmyard tales.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback highlights the warmth of the animal stories and praises the illustrations, with the book described as particularly engaging for older children. That feedback may matter to families choosing a read-aloud or illustrated collection, while the listed 4–8 age range is guidance rather than a guarantee that it suits every reader. Aggregate ratings are strongly positive, but do not establish how the book will fit an individual child.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the stories as heartwarming and enjoyable.
- Positive themes: Customers speak positively about the illustrations.

## Frequently asked questions

### What stories does this book collect?
The listing describes it as a single volume collecting James Herriot’s books for children, including animal tales such as Oscar, Cat-About-Town and The Christmas Day Kitten.
### Does the book include illustrations?
Yes. The listing names Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown as the illustrators.
### What age range is listed?
The listed reading age is 4–8 years, with a grade level of Pre-school–3.

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## Images

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