<DIV><B>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</B></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>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.</DIV>