The animal parade: a collection of stories and poems
By Dick King-Smith
When clever creatures and mischievous pets meet, surprising friendships and curious lessons begin.
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What is The animal parade: a collection of stories and poems about?
Join a lively cast of creatures in this entertaining collection of animal tales, fables and poems. Meet clever farm animals, mischievous pets and wild creatures as they face surprising adventures, make unlikely friendships and learn memorable lessons. Alongside Dick King-Smith’s own funny and imaginative stories are lively selections from well-loved classics, including Aesop’s fables, The Wind in the Willows and The Jungle Book. With tales that are comical, dramatic and sometimes touching, this varied anthology celebrates animals in all their fascinating forms.
About the author
Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.
Pages
89 pages
Reading age
Early Chapter Book (6-10)
This edition
1992
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