{"product_id":"a-treasury-of-animal-stories-by-jane-olliver","title":"A Treasury of Animal Stories by Jane Olliver","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"637\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"232\" data-end=\"262\"\u003eA Treasury of Animal Stories\u003c\/em\u003e, 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 \u003cem data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eKingfisher Treasury of Stories\u003c\/em\u003e series, this 156-page paperback brings together timeless classics and whimsical new additions .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eThe 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\"The Hare and the Tortoise\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\"The Lioness and the Mouse\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Aesop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e\"The Elephant’s Child\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003e\"How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Rudyard Kipling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\"The Seven Families of Lake Pipple-Popple\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Edward Lear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003e\"How the Polar Bear Became\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ted Hughes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e\"Tigers Forever\"\u003c\/strong\u003e by Ruskin Bond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003ePlus Scandinavian, African, Japanese, and English traditional tales like \u003cem data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe Three Billy Goats Gruff\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eTitty Mouse and Tatty Mouse\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe Ugly Duckling\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/kingfisher-treasury-of-animal-stories-9781856978316?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.powells.com\/book\/kingfisher-treasury-of-animal-stories-9781856978316?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eAbout the Editor – \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJane Olliver\u003c\/strong\u003e is a children’s anthology editor who curated \u003cem data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eA Treasury of Animal Stories\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2022\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eWhile 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259225792698,"sku":"35IMYFNY9-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/JNJN.jpg?v=1761152440","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/a-treasury-of-animal-stories-by-jane-olliver","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}