Product Description
All Creatures Great & Small is a heartwarming, animal-filled invitation into Ruskin Bond’s world of family life and wildlife. This illustrated chapter book is perfect for children and early readers who love animals, gentle adventures, and stories that celebrate curiosity and kindness.
Written in a warm, accessible voice, All Creatures Great & Small unfolds as a series of short, entertaining episodes set in Dehra and beyond, where a wise grandfather welcomes a parade of furry, feathered, and sometimes mischievous companions: a monkey, a tortoise, a python, and a Great Indian Hornbill. Bursting with delightful illustrations, this chapter book brings to life endearing characters and hilarious moments, offering a perfect introduction to the wonderful world of Ruskin Bond.
Readers will discover how the book is structured—compact chapters that preface each tale, gentle humor, and vivid visuals that keep pace with a curious mind. The experience is as much about listening to a storyteller as about reading; the illustrations invite a pause, a guess, and a smile, while the stories nurture empathy for animals and a love of nature. If you’re exploring fiction for the first time or sharing a cozy read-aloud, All Creatures Great & Small makes dipping into Bond’s beloved voice easy and joyful.
- Engaging animal-filled stories from Ruskin Bond
- Delightful illustrations that brighten every page
- Short, child-friendly chapters that build reading confidence
- Warm family scenes and humorous, memorable creatures
- Gentle humor and timeless themes of curiosity, kindness, and nature
After finishing the book, young readers carry with them a gentle confidence—the ability to notice, wonder, and care for creatures big and small—and a lasting appreciation for stories about family and the natural world.
Product Details
| Author: | Ruskin Bond |
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| Publisher: | Prh |
| SKU: | BK0464608 |
| EAN: | 9780143428787 |
| Language: | English |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Reading age : | All |