Publisher's Synopsis
"Some of the first, and best, stories we ever hear in our lives."--Washington Post
The Animal Story Book, part of Andrew Lang's original Fairy Book series, has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of tales, featuring animals from land, sea, and air, from the domesticated dog and parrot to the wild lion and dolphin. Originally published in 1896, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are:- The Story of Androcles and the Lion
- The War Horse of Alexander
- The Adventures of Pyramus
- Two Highland Dogs
- The Ship of the Desert
- The Otter Who was Reared by a Cat
- Stories from Pliny
- And more!