The Don Freeman Treasury of Animal Stories: ( Dover Children’s Classics )

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 humour with gentle lessons in humility, responsibility, and loyalty.
Cyrano the Crow centres on a talkative creature who takes great pride in his ability to imitate owls
Flash the Dash recounts the tale of a lazy dachshund named Flash who likes to nap while his spouse
The Turtle and the Dove tells of a weary bird who finds rest on a tiny round island, which turns out to be a turtle’s back. The new companions weather a storm together and discover the power of a deep friendship.