A Tale of Tails

Illustrated by Garth Williams
Ebook
On sale Jan 12, 2016 | 26 Pages | 978-0-385-38691-3
A 1962 Garth Williams classic, now in print for the first time as a Little Golden Book!
 
“The pig has a tail with a curl and a bend. A snake is all tail with a head on one end. . . .”
 
Long tails, fluffy tails, swishy tails, stubby tails—this witty poem about all the types of tails in the animal kingdom is perfect for curious preschoolers. With gorgeous paintings of friendly critters by Garth Williams, this book is a perfect blend of whimsy and fact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
GARTH WILLIAMS (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm AnimalsMister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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A 1962 Garth Williams classic, now in print for the first time as a Little Golden Book!
 
“The pig has a tail with a curl and a bend. A snake is all tail with a head on one end. . . .”
 
Long tails, fluffy tails, swishy tails, stubby tails—this witty poem about all the types of tails in the animal kingdom is perfect for curious preschoolers. With gorgeous paintings of friendly critters by Garth Williams, this book is a perfect blend of whimsy and fact.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Author

GARTH WILLIAMS (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm AnimalsMister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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