Ruth Brown – illustratör

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over. Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful volume.  From the springtime frolic of Oscar, Cat-About-Town to the yuletide warmth of The Christmas Day Kitten, these stories—radiantly illustrated by Peter Barrett and Ruth Brown—are perennial favorites, and this new complete edition will make a wonderful gift for all readers, great and small.Taken together, these stories comprise a wondrous Herriot menagerie, a family treasure that will be passed, with joy and affection, from generation to generation.

Discover the magic of Anna Sewell's Black Beauty in this picture book, retold and stunningly illustrated by Ruth Brown for the very youngest of horse lovers.Black Beauty's story improved the lives of horses all over the world. Seen through his own eyes, young horse lovers will be swept up in his incredible journey from a peaceful paddock to the streets of London. No matter what he encounters, nothing can break Black Beauty's spirit.'A real treat for young horse-lovers' Irish Times

From the author of classic picture books Dark Dark Tale and Greyfriars Bobby comes this beautiful picture book about a day in the life of Tick Tock the cat.Follow Tick-Tock through a noisy and eventful day from waking up until bedtime. His encounters with squirrels and mice don't end up quite as he hoped, but he always has a meal and a lap to return to every evening.A comically observed and detailed picture book from one of the greats of children's illustration.

If you plant ten seeds, what do you get? Follow nature's wonderful life cycle in this classic counting book with a difference!Ten seeds are planted in the garden but, thanks to an ant, a mouse, a pigeon and several other creatures, one by one the seeds go missing and the plants get eaten, until we are left with one.Beautifully illustrated by Ruth Brown, this counting book is perfect for teaching young children the numbers up to ten as well as explaining the life cycle of a plant.‘Bold, beautiful and simple illustrations’ Guardian

Join Slimy the Snail on a big adventure in this classic, prize-winning tale. Perfect for introducing the youngest readers to simple directional concepts.See the world from a perseverant little snail’s perspective in this delightful outdoor adventure with a twist by the acclaimed Ruth Brown. Slimy Snail sets out on a trail. Up a steep hill, over a very high bridge, down a slippery slope . . . there are lots of obstacles on his journey! But where exactly is he going…?‘A timely reminder as to why children are never too young for picture books.’ Financial Times‘This charming book breathes quality with outstanding artwork’ Carousel

The beautifully illustrated classic Scottish tale of the loyal dog Bobby, who kept a fourteen-year vigil by his master’s grave.A timeless story of friendship and loyalty, perfect for dog lovers young and old.Over a hundred years ago, after his owner died, a faithful little dog called Bobby kept a fourteen-year-vigil by his beloved master's graveside in Greyfriars churchyard in Edinburgh. Bobby captured the hearts of the townsfolk, and remains a legend today.‘Classic tale . . . beautifully illustrated’ The Bookseller‘Haunting illustrations’ Spectator