The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales

Appealing illustrations complement the action of the words in these fun animal stories, capturing the mood of each story and bringing animals, birds, and insects vividly to life Over his many years as a professional storyteller, Bob Hartman has told stories about a menagerie of creatures--big and small, tame and scary, real and mythical. This wide-ranging collection contains more than 35 of his favorites--from retellings of well-loved traditional tales and little-known legends to several original stories thrown in for good measure. These entertaining tales are drawn from all corners of the globe and feature a wide variety of animal characters. More than just a collection of animal stories, many of these fun-filled accounts will also inspire children to think about right and wrong.