tld Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 My son is devouring this book and wanting more like it. I looked at James Herriot's other books and they seem just enough more advanced that I don't think my son will enjoy them to quite the same level. I think the reading level for this book is perfect for pleasure reading and he loves the art work and true-sounding animal stories. (Are they true?) Is there anything else out there like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 You might like to look at Dick King-Smith. His animal stories are not real life, but they are believable and charming fantasy. His writing varies in level, so looking up the reading level or looking at samples is a good idea. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 (edited) Children's Book of Virtues? It has a variety of stories, some with animals, but there are lots of pictures and I think the reading level is similar. Edited November 24, 2015 by Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 FYI you may be able to read the adult James Herriot story with heavy editing. There's a lot of drinking in them but especially the second book. He's an old fashioned Scot and they apparently have a few really strong drinks more than occasionally and his northern British clientele in the Dales offer him strong drinks, but the part that's especially concerning is he goes on several times in great detail about getting soused to the point of near vomiting and memory loss when visiting a certain friend. :..so not necessarily for kids. Next time I re -read them, I'll put in some paper clips to help my son know what to skip ...because they are truly some of my favorite books ever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Would an edition of Aesop's fables be interesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeschoolmom3 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My son loves James Harriot books as well. If you are looking for stories similar that are science related my son likes Henry Fabre's books one particularly that has pictures is Children of Summer on Insects. Other ideas: Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter, Thornton Burgess books. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The James Herriot stories are not strictly true but are based in fact and experience: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Herriot They really are delightful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 It is hard when there is nothing almost exactly the same. I hope someone else knows, but I don't. Not so animal based, but Little House in the Big Woods hits many of the same emotional responses. And as already mentioned, Beatrix Potter and Burgess are more fictional, but solid animal stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 With my mobile and chaotic life style, I don't own a big bulky hardcopy of James Herriot, but I do own the audio book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsha Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 What about Living Forest Series by Sam Campbell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I found the book, "Owls in the family" to be similar in story telling and feeling. But it is a small paperback book. So if he likes the feel of a big book, and the color pictures, it wouldn't do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 The James Herriot stories are not strictly true but are based in fact and experience: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Herriot They really are delightful. They're all based on his own life and his own memories - that's true enough for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My kids who like animal stories enjoyed Where the Red Fern Grows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 I have one on my shelf. It is lovely. They are short, illustrated stories just like Herriot. I cannot find it with a simple search on the internet right now, and I'm not at home. When I get home I'll try to remember to look it up by author. It is oop, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 My girls who've both loved the James Herriott Treasury have also loved the "Nine True Dog Tales," "Nine True Dolphin Tales," "Dolphin Adventure" and books of that sort. They're not beautifully illustrated at all and not printed on nice paper or anything, but the stories enchant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 For a great animal story that reminds me of Herriot The Incredible Journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Lassie come home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatmansWife Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Thank you for mentioning this book. I hadn't even heard of it before (in homeschooling I'm finding a lot of books I've never heard of before). It looks lovely. Can anyone tell me if there is a difference in the two books offered at Rainbow Resource? You'll need to put in the search "James Herriot" in order to see them both. One is called Treasury for Children with a grade range of preK - 3rd for $16.95. The other is called Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children listed as grade 2 - 6 with a $13.95 price. I think they are both hard cover. They seem the same inside. I want to get one and also the audio. There is a sample of the audio on youtube...the author has a very nice voice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapper4life Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 We liked Outdoor Secrets. The stories are only a couple pages each, but enjoyable and educational at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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