New Releases by James Herriot

The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot’s much-loved books, with insights into his life and work from his children Rosie and Jim. With astute observations and boundless humour, country vet Herriot captures the spirit of the Yorkshire Dales and of rural communities on the cusp of change, before tractors and machines had taken over and modern medicines and antibiotics transformed veterinary work. Along the way a beloved cast of characters emerges, from the squabbling brothers Tristan and Siegfried to Herriot’s hapless courtship and eventual family life with Helen Anderson. But it’s the animals which are at the heart of Herriot’s stories. Whether he’s dodging a raging bull on a risky artificial insemination assignment, becoming pen pals with Tricki Woo the spoilt Pekingese pooch, or the inevitable trials and tribulations of lambing season, there’s never a dull moment in Herriot’s company. At times moving and often laugh-out-loud funny, The Wonderful World of James Herriot will delight fans old and new. ''I grew up reading James Herriot''s books and I''m delighted that thirty years on, they are still every bit as charming, heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny as they were then'' – Kate Humble, on the works of James Herriot

The first two memoirs in the New York Times– bestselling series from an English veterinarian—and the basis for the PBS Masterpiece series. All Creatures Great and Small: In the rolling dales of Yorkshire—a simple, rural region of Northern England—a young veterinarian from Sunderland joins a new practice. A stranger in an unfamiliar land, James Herriot must quickly learn the unique dialect and humorous ways of the locals, master outdated equipment, and do his best to mend, treat, and heal pets and livestock alike. All Things Bright and Beautiful: After his first day on the job, Herriot''s mentor warns him that the life of a country veterinarian is full of small triumphs and big disasters, but that he''d never be bored. From night visits to drafty barns during freezing Northern England winters to the beautiful vitality of rural life in the summertime to the colorful menagerie of animals—and their owners—that pass through his office, Herriot experiences new challenges and joys every day. In these pages, Herriot trains under his eccentric boss in a rustic English village, courts the woman that becomes his wife, and meets the people he would come to write about for a lifetime. This witty and heartwarming collection, based on the author''s own experiences, became an international success, connecting with millions of readers, and winning over animal lovers everywhere. Perhaps better than any other writer, Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the creatures in our lives. Praise for All Creatures Great and Small : "One of the funniest and most likeable books around." — The Atlantic "Refreshingly original . . . Hilarious, touching, athletic and warming . . . Dr. Herriot''s characters . . . rival any from British fiction." — Los Angeles Times

James Herriot''s All Creatures Great and Small: The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World''s Most Beloved Animal Doctor is the first volume in the multimillion copy bestselling series...

The beloved New York Times bestsellers that inspired the classic BBC and PBS Masterpiece series—from a Yorkshire veterinarian and a "wise and wonderful writer" ( The Boston Globe ). Perhaps better than any other writer, James Herriot reveals the ties that bind us to the natural world. Collected here are three of his masterpieces— All Creatures Great and Small, All Things Bright and Beautiful, and All Things Wise and Wonderful—which have been winning over animal lovers everywhere for almost fifty years. From his night visits to drafty barns during freezing northern England winters, to the beautiful vitality of rural life in the summertime, to the colorful menagerie of animals—and their owners—that pass through his office, Herriot vividly evokes the daily challenges and joys that come with being a veterinarian. James Herriot''s books have connected with readers and animal lovers everywhere, selling over 80 million copies worldwide. Witty and heartwarming, this collection of whimsical, dramatic, and touching anecdotes reveals the ties that bind us to the animals in our lives. This edition features an introduction from the author''s son and bonus archival photos.

How on earth did James Herriot come to be sitting on a high Yorkshire moor, smelling vaguely of cows? James isn''t sure, but he knows that he loves it. This second hilarious volume of memoirs contains more tales of James'' unpredictable boss Siegfried Farnon, his charming student brother Tristan, animal mayhem galore and his first encounters with a beautiful girl called Helen.

Veterinarian Herriot continues his delightful recollections of his work among the animals & people of the Yorkshire Dales in the 1950s.

Tales about cows and dogs, Shire horses, goats and orphaned lambs. The author tells of times midnight phone summons to sick animals and the character of the Dales people. From the dour farmer to the couple insisting the vet stay for a dram of whisky.

Winter 2000

The Best of James Herriot is one of the most extraordinary volumes ever devoted to the work and world of a contemporary writer. Within its covers are unforgettable episodes from the remarkable series of memoirs that began with All Creatures Great and Small-"the ones my family and I have laughed at over the years and the ones my readers have said they most enjoyed," as Herriot, himself, put it. Yet the book is far more than a simple anthology: Its gorgeous pages also include hundreds of line drawings and color photographs, capturing Herriot''s Yorkshire in a worthy complement to the writer''s words. The 1991 publication of Every Living Thing, rendered the original edition of this book incomplete. This fall will mark the publication of the complete, definitive edition with the addition of five of his best, more recent stories, as well as new art. Once again The Best of James Herriot becomes the quintessential Herriot volume-one of those invaluable books that will be loved as much in decades to come as it is today.

After leaving Farmer Cobb''s flock and exploring the outside world, Smudge the lamb has trouble returning home.

"Christmas can never go by without my remembering a certain little cat." So begins The Christmas Day Kitten, another true story from James Herriot''s rich experience as a country vet. As always, the tale includes a vivid group of characters on two legs and four: Mrs. Pickering and her three stately Basset hounds, James himself, and Debbie, the self-possesed stray cat who makes a special contribution to Christmas at the Pickering house. This is one of James Herriot''s own favorite stories, and it is sure to be one of yours.

Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.

The famous veterinarian tries to heal a stray dog and find him a home.

Grade level: 1, 2, 3, k, p, e.

Writers and naturalists share stories of tame and wild animals.

A collection of dog stories by James Herriot.

Continues the memoirs of Yorkshire veterinarian James Herriot, as life for Herriot, his wife, and two children gets back to normal after World War II.

A guide to the villages, towns, and countryside of the Yorkshire area of England.

An account of life as a veterinarian in Yorkshire, England.