Best of
Animals

1948

King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian


Marguerite Henry - 1948
    Upon his heel was a small white spot, the symbol of speed. But on his chest was the symbol of misfortune. Although he was as swift as the desert winds, Sham's proud pedigree would be scorned all his life by cruel masters and owners.This is the classic story of Sham and his friend, the stable boy Agba. Their adventures take them from the sands of the Sahara to the royal courts of France and, finally, to the green pastures and stately homes of England. For Sham was the renowned "Godolphin Arabian" whose blood flows through the veins of almost every superior Thoroughbred. Sham's speed-like his story-has become legendary.

The Three Bears


Feodor Rojankovsky - 1948
    This classic Little Golden Book edition of the famous folk tale has had many imitators, but none can measure up to the way illustrator Feodor Rojankovsky brought Goldilocks and the three bears to life.

Snow Dog


Jim Kjelgaard - 1948
    Left alone inthe snow-covered land oof the coyote, caribou, and gizzly, Chiri learned to fend for himself, to hunt and survive by his keen instinct and natural intelligence. Now full-grown and full of courage and cunning, Chiri forms a tentative bond with trapper Link Stevens, the only human he's ever learned to trust. But the Husky knows that one day soon he will have to face the black wolf again--and this time only one of them will survive.

An Extraordinary Egg


Leo Lionni - 1948
    They've never seen a chicken egg before, but they're sure that's what this must be. So when the egg hatches and out crawls a long green, scaly creature, they naturally call it . . . a chicken! From award winning-artist Leo Lionni, here's a hilarious case of mistaken identity that children are sure to delight in.

Sleigh Bells for Windy Foot


Frances Frost - 1948
    The count down 'till Christmas begins, and Toby must juggle his obligations to his family and his desire to become a great artist.

Pony Farm


Paul Brown - 1948
    Skinny comes to the country to visit, and learns to ride, watches the Shetland ponies being trained, and helps Pat, the stud groom with his many chores.

Penny Goes to Camp


Carolyn Haywood - 1948
    Penny and Peter, two little adopted brothers, don't want to go to camp at first but when they find out about all the exciting things they can do there and about the rivalry between the two camp teams, they are eager to go.

Smudge


Clare Turlay Newberry - 1948
    Spurred on by the brave little black kitten, Smudge, they enter a big living room filled with imposing-looking furniture. Their ensuing adventure is filled with mischievous kitten fun---and a few surprises!

Stripey to the Rescue


Ivy L. Wallace - 1948
    

Robert And The Embarrassing Secret


Barbara Seuling - 1948
    

Wild Animals of the World


William Bridges - 1948
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