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James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories Audio CD – CD, October 1, 2004

by James Herriot (Author), Christopher Timothy (Reader)
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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 Herriot's personal introduction and notes make this tribute by a master storyteller to man's best friend a book to be treasured for many years to come.

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    4 - 8 years
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  4. Publisher
    Macmillan Audio
  5. Publication date
    October 1, 2004
  6. ISBN-10
    9781593975265
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“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, they'd sound just like Dale.” ―Scholastic Parent & Child, one of Parent & Child's Top 2008 Holiday Picks

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1593975260
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (October 1, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781593975265
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1593975265
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.84 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.1 x 0.8 x 5.8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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James Herriot

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"James Herriot (1916–1995) was the pen name of James Alfred “Alf” Wight, an English veterinarian whose tales of veterinary practice and country life have delighted generations. Many of Herriot’s works—including 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—became international bestsellers and have been adapted for film and television.

Herriot’s stories rely on numerous autobiographical elements taken from his life in northern England’s Yorkshire County, and they depict a simple, rustic world deeply in touch with the cycles of nature."

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Nancy Liguori & Lynn Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars James Harriot writes the most wonderful stories of animals.
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2024
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Love all of James Harriot's animal series. This one does NOT disappoint!!
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BeaglePower
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2024
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Great stories.
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Lizzy
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful stories and illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2024
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heartwarming true stories
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Mama Kimmberli
5.0 out of 5 stars Wags and Woofs - Aye, Dogs are Amazing Creatures
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2003
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If you have any passion for animals at all, you will devour this book. It's so sweet and wonderful -- a masterpiece of 20th century literature.
Mr. Herriot was truly a gifted writer. His heart could be felt in every word -- he deeply cared for the animals he doctored over the years. Aside from the endearing tails (pardon the pun), he masterfully described the European countryside, the people who belonged to the pets, the pubs he frequented and his everyday astonishing feats of medical marvelry. Yet he was so humble and down-to-earth. His stories are either tear-jerkers or pant-wetters. More than once I found myself nearly crying during study period at college because I was laughing so hard.
Some of my favorite shorts were "The Card Over the Bed", "Tricki Woo", "Granville Bennett", "Have a Cigar" and "Mrs. Donovan" -- the latter being my favorite. (Mrs. Donovan was a crone who patrolled the streets of Darrowby trying to cure people's animals quite often causing strife for Mr. Herriot.)
The very best thing about this book, aside from it being a quick and easy read, is that the stories are broken up so that you can put it down at any time and come back to it without fear of having lost your place.
James Herriot was the master of animal literature. Never have I encountered a more tasteful writer who so accurately depicted the behavior of dogs. I am a huge animal lover having two cats and a dog of my own. I found amazing similarities between the antics of the dogs showcased in this book and my own golden lab, and reading it made me want to cuddle him closer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS BOOK! Goes With the TV Series Too.
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2023
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I have watched the new PBS series, and LOVE IT SO. I've watched each episode at least three times, no kidding. This little book, with its beautiful illustrations, is a TREASURE. I had no idea that so many of the stories in the TV series came right out of the chapters of the books (duh).
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Sara B. Olsen
4.0 out of 5 stars book is very small
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022
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wonderful stories -but book is very small
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Dog Lovers!
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2018
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This is a must for all dog lovers! -- As the title says, a collection of James Herriot's favorite dog stories, with an intro by the author. They are short stories, taken from his books about being a vet in rural Yorkshire England during the Pre & post-war (WWII) era of the last century. It is as much about the dog owners as the dogs & is read by actor Christopher Timothy, using the local dialects of North Yorkshire. I never get tired of hearing these stories -- great gift, and great for car trips & commutes! I also love the other James Herriot collections of Favorite Cat Stories, and Favorite Animal Stories. The stories are all riveting -- some poignant, but many laugh out loud funny (such as the tales of Mrs. Pumphrey and her Pekingese dog, Tricki Woo -- hysterical!). I have the CD collection, but no doubt you can get downloads now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL READ!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2010
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This is the third time I've purchased this book - I keep giving it away. I first read this book several years ago. It was my first by James Herriot, and lead to my reading everything else he's written, plus the TV series and films, plus the audio books read by Christopher Timothy who played James Herriot on the screen. Having just finished reading it again, I can honestly say it is just as fresh as ever.

This book is a collection of all the dog stories from James Herriot's other books (All Creatures Great and Small, etc.) into a single volume. Wonderful, heart-warming, and at times, bittersweet, this is a must read for anyone who likes animal stories. And best of all, Herriot added commentary to the end of each story, so you get to read his thoughts on the story after all these years.

Because Herriot was a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England, the language is rich with the local color. Some of the terms may be unfamiliar to Americans, but don't let that stop you. Aye (yes) you'll get used to it.
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Rod Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stories and very heartfelt.
Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2024
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Dhruv K.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully expressed
Reviewed in India on August 4, 2017
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I would recommend all animal lovers to read this book and we dog owners also...... Hilarious and at the same time serious too.... You will regret that why are there no more stories.
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Flapjack
5.0 out of 5 stars Truly exceptional !
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 7, 2018
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Herriot is a truly exceptional author, and in my opinion every animal lover in Britain should read his works. This is another wonderful collection of stories, this time every chapter featuring dogs. Some are laugh-out-loud amusing, others bring tears to your eyes, but all are can't-put-down readable. My only criticism of this particular book is that most of the tales have been taken from his other books, so if you already own his complete collection, you might not want to invest in these duplicates. Having said that, there are one or two additional stories, and he does add a page or two at the end of every chapter telling you a little bit more about the characters. I personally own every book he's ever written, both in paperback and Kindle form, and I wasn't going to miss out on this one - and I'm very glad I didn't. Even if the stories are duplicates, they're well-worth a second read. And if you're lucky enough not to have read any Herriot stories yet, why not make this your first - you'll find yourself well and truly addicted!
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Issia Jordan, author
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely selection of Herriot's four-legged clients
Reviewed in France on June 6, 2017
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I love James Herriot's wry sense of humour and his compassion for animals and their owners. This is a beautiful little book with lovely watercolour illustrations of each 'client'. Would make a nice gift.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Easy and very enjoyable
Reviewed in Australia on June 6, 2017
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Easy and very enjoyable. A must read for dog lovers. I love the retro aspects as well - it's a little glimpse into the past when things were simpler and life was quite different
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