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A Treasury of Animal Stories by Jane Olliver

A Treasury of Animal Stories by Jane Olliver

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A Treasury of Animal Stories, edited by Jane Olliver and illustrated by Annabel Spenceley, is a delightful anthology of 19 fables, folktales, and modern animal tales ideal for young readers (ages 5–9). Originally published in 1992 in the Kingfisher Treasury of Stories series, this 156-page paperback brings together timeless classics and whimsical new additions .

The collection includes treasured works by iconic authors such as Aesop, Rudyard Kipling, Edward Lear, Ted Hughes, Ruskin Bond, Hans Christian Andersen, and the Brothers Grimm. You’ll come across stories like:

  • "The Hare and the Tortoise" and "The Lioness and the Mouse" by Aesop

  • "The Elephant’s Child" and "How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin" by Rudyard Kipling

  • "The Seven Families of Lake Pipple-Popple" by Edward Lear

  • "How the Polar Bear Became" by Ted Hughes

  • "Tigers Forever" by Ruskin Bond

  • Plus Scandinavian, African, Japanese, and English traditional tales like The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Titty Mouse and Tatty Mouse, and The Ugly Duckling 

The anthology is celebrated for its "lyrical, sometimes silly, language" and vividly drawn animal characters, which offer both entertainment and subtle moral insights without being didactic .

About the Editor – 

Jane Olliver is a children’s anthology editor who curated A Treasury of Animal Stories. She brought together a rich tapestry of animal-themed tales—from fables to folklore to contemporary pieces—for children to enjoy. This collection is one of at least 17 titles she has been involved with.

While detailed personal biographical information on Olliver is limited, her editorial work showcases a talent for blending global storytelling traditions into a cohesive, enjoyable collection for young readers. Collaborating with illustrator Annabel Spenceley, Olliver helped create a visually appealing and diverse anthology that continues to charm children.

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