Filtrer
Yearling Books
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"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."-- School Library Journal (starred review)
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Dick King-Smiths classic story of Babe the sheep-herding pig is back with a charming new cover to win over a new generation of readers! When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hoggets thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops. But before long, Babe reveals a talent no one could have expected: he can handle Farmer Hoggets stubborn flock better than any sheepdog ever could! When Farmer Hogget enters Babe in the Grand Challenge Sheepdog Trials, everyone, including his wife, thinks he is a fool. But he believes in Babe. Now its just up to Babe to convince everyone else to believe in a sheep- pig ! An ALA Notable Book A Boston GlobeHorn Book Honor Book A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book An IRA-CBC Childrens Choice An NCTE Teachers Choice A hilarious fantasy about a plucky piglet that learns how to tend sheep, Babe is a barnyard charmer. -- The Washington Post on the film adaptation An animal fantasy which will inevitably be compared to Charlottes Web. . . . A splendid book. -- The Horn Book , starred review Impossible to resist. -- Booklist , starred review One of the most delightful childrens authors. -- The Guardian on Dick King-Smith
