This book contains 6 of Bob Hartmans immensely popular retellings, selected from The Lion Storyteller Bedtime Book, The Lion Storyteller Book of Animal Tales and The Lion Storyteller Christmas Book. Arranged under broad themes - the series features stories about animals, Christmas and from the folk tradition - many of the stories also introduce 'citizenship' themes and values through story. These entertaining short stories work especially well when read aloud and will also appeal to newly confident readers.

Bob Hartman was raised in the Midwest, spent five years in the US Army, and spent eighteen years with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. He enjoys riding motorcycles, exploring nature, and spending quality time with his family.