Best of
Animals

1945

Big Red


Jim Kjelgaard - 1945
    From the moment Danny sees the beautiful Irish setter, he knows Red is the dog for him.  Fast and smart, strong and noble, Red is the only dog Danny wants by his side.  Soon, neither boy nor dog can stand to be apart.  Together Danny and Red face many dangers in the harsh Wintapi wilderness that they call home.  But the greatest test of their courage and friendship will come from an enemy more cunning than any they've known before--a bear who is the undisputed king of the wilderness, a savage killer called Old Majesty.

The Little Fellow


Marguerite Henry - 1945
    Enjoying his special status as the only colt in the Spring pasture, Clip resents the sudden appearance of another little fellow

Mr. Wilmer


Robert Lawson - 1945
    Wilmer lived a very dull, ordinary life until the day of his 29th birthday -- upon which he suddenly discovered that he had the ability to talk to animals. Suddenly he was a Prominent Figure, and his life completely changed...

Rinaldo, the Sly Fox


Ursel Scheffler - 1945
    When he starts to snoop around the hen house, Bruno, the Duck Detective, is waiting for him. Rinaldo flees, without a bite to eat, without a penny in his pocket. But he wouldn't be Rinaldo if he wasn't always ready with a sly idea. So he makes the most of others' vanity and foolishness, eats without paying, picks up a pearl necklace, "borrows" a gold sports car, and tricks just about everyone. Everyone? Don't underestimate Bruno, the Duck Detective!

Birthday Cake for Little Bear


Max Velthuijs - 1945
    Just as the piglet chef is adding whipped cream to the garnish of strawberries, along come Rabbit and Duck, who are allowed samples. Luckily the birthday bear shows up before the round robin of tasings gains too much momentum, and they all enjoy every last crumb. Full color.

Animals Are My Hobby


Gertrude Davies Lintz - 1945
    

Lila's Little Dinosaur


Wolfram Hänel - 1945
    When her father takes her to the museum, Lila, who likes dinosaurs more than anything else, finds a little live dinosaur who becomes so fond of her that he follows her home.