The Don Freeman Treasury of Animal Stories: Featuring Cyrano the Crow, Flash the Dash and the Turtle and the Dove

By Don Freeman

A chatty crow, a newly ambitious dog, and a pair of unlikely animal friends are the stars of these three charmingly illustrated tales by Don Freeman, author of Corduroy and Beady Bear. The long-out-of-print stories, now available in a single-volume collection, combine humor with gentle lessons in humility, responsibility, and loyalty. Cyrano the Crow centers on a talkative creature who takes great pride in his ability to imitate owls, parrots, and other birds. But when Cyrano is invited to perform on a television show, the conceited crow gets a comeuppance. Flash the Dash recounts the tale of a lazy dachshund named Flash who likes to nap while his spouse, Sashay, does all the work. When Sashay insists that he find a job, Flash becomes a messenger and realizes the importance and benefits of hard work. The Turtle and the Dove tells of a weary bird who finds rest on a tiny round islandwhich turns out to be a turtle's back. The new companions weather a storm together and discover the power of a deep friendship.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486797465
• ISBN13: 9780486797465
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.2" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 5