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“[I] am a very happy man doing what is in effect my hobby for a living, i.e. writing stories for children.”—Dick King-Smith
Dick King-Smith grew up in Gloucestershire, England. He lives with his wife in a small 17th-century cottage, three and a quarter miles from the house in which he was born.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I was born in 1922 and was brought up in the countryside, surrounded by pet animals of one sort or another. I was first attracted to the girl I was later to marry through my admiration of her skill (in contrast to my own haphazard husbandry) as a... Read More
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A Mouse Called Wolf
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: March 16, 1999
Price: $5.50
Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try --... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: March 16, 1999
Price: $5.50
Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse ("Wolf," for short) has a big name for such a little mouse. But the name fits. His favorite pastime is listening to Mrs. Honeybee, the lady of the house, play the piano. If only he could sing along to the music! One day, Wolf decides to try --... Read more >
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Martin's Mice
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1998
Price: $5.50
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1998
Price: $5.50
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty... Read more >
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Ace: The Very Important Pig
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1992
Price: $5.50
Meet Ace, Babe's great-grandson, who also gets a new cover from Knopf Paperbacks this season. "
A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1992
Price: $5.50
Meet Ace, Babe's great-grandson, who also gets a new cover from Knopf Paperbacks this season. "
A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. Read more >
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Titus Rules!
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: November 9, 2004
Price: $5.50
WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 96 pages
On Sale: November 9, 2004
Price: $5.50
WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with... Read more >
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eBook.
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Babe: The Gallant Pig
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: July 18, 1995
Price: $5.99
Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the Knopf Paperbacks line.
An ALA Notable Book
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice
An NCTE Teachers' Choice Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: July 18, 1995
Price: $5.99
Fresh from his foray into Hollywood stardom, Babe gets a new cover for the Knopf Paperbacks line.
An ALA Notable Book
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
A Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book
An IRA/CBC Children's Choice
An NCTE Teachers' Choice Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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Harriet's Hare
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 29, 1997
Price: $5.50
In this "warm fuzzy tale full of poignance, humor, and magic" (School Library Journal), eight-year-old Harriet Butler isastonished to meet a space alien who's vacationing in her dad's wheat field! "Children will be delighted by the charm, compassion, and wit of Harriet and Wiz...and find themselves completely drawn into their wonderful fantasy... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 29, 1997
Price: $5.50
In this "warm fuzzy tale full of poignance, humor, and magic" (School Library Journal), eight-year-old Harriet Butler isastonished to meet a space alien who's vacationing in her dad's wheat field! "Children will be delighted by the charm, compassion, and wit of Harriet and Wiz...and find themselves completely drawn into their wonderful fantasy... Read more >
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Three Terrible Trins
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 29, 1997
Price: $5.50
Within the walls and under the floorboards of Orchard Farmhouse live three mischievous mouse brothers (a.k.a. the trins) who create constant commotion. "With his customary panache, King-Smith grabs the reader's attention from his opening sentence. And, sustaining his understated wit and rollicking pace throughout this breezy novel, the author never loosens... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: April 29, 1997
Price: $5.50
Within the walls and under the floorboards of Orchard Farmhouse live three mischievous mouse brothers (a.k.a. the trins) who create constant commotion. "With his customary panache, King-Smith grabs the reader's attention from his opening sentence. And, sustaining his understated wit and rollicking pace throughout this breezy novel, the author never loosens... Read more >
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The Water Horse
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $5.50
Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $5.50
Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him. Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Water Horse
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: June 13, 2000
Price: $5.50
Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: June 13, 2000
Price: $5.50
Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him. Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Invisible Dog
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 10, 1995
Price: $5.50
Illustrated in black-and-white. When her parents can't afford a new pet, seven-year-old Janie invents one. Her new pretend dog is Henry, an invisible Great Dane who eats invisible food bought with invisible money. Then some mysterious events--and perhaps a touch of magic--bring the invisible Henry to life. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 10, 1995
Price: $5.50
Illustrated in black-and-white. When her parents can't afford a new pet, seven-year-old Janie invents one. Her new pretend dog is Henry, an invisible Great Dane who eats invisible food bought with invisible money. Then some mysterious events--and perhaps a touch of magic--bring the invisible Henry to life. Read more >
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Babe: The Gallant Pig
Format: Hardcover, 144 pages
On Sale: March 8, 2005
Price: $16.95
Knopf is proud to present a handsome 20th-anniversary edition of Dick King-Smith’s bestselling novel that became an Academy Award–nominated movie. When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget’s thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops—until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling... Read more >
Format: Hardcover, 144 pages
On Sale: March 8, 2005
Price: $16.95
Knopf is proud to present a handsome 20th-anniversary edition of Dick King-Smith’s bestselling novel that became an Academy Award–nominated movie. When Babe arrives at Hogget Farm, Mrs. Hogget’s thoughts turn to sizzling bacon and juicy pork chops—until he reveals a surprising talent for sheepherding, that is. Before long, Babe is handling... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Catlady
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $5.50
Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: September 11, 2007
Price: $5.50
Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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The Stray
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1998
Price: $5.50
Now in Knopf Paperback, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes the touching story of a "stray" old woman's amusing antics and the large, loving family that adopts her. Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 10, 1998
Price: $5.50
Now in Knopf Paperback, from the author of Babe: The Gallant Pig, comes the touching story of a "stray" old woman's amusing antics and the large, loving family that adopts her. Read more >
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Funny Frank
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2003
Price: $5.50
Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.
But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 112 pages
On Sale: August 12, 2003
Price: $5.50
Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.
But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Harry's Mad
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: July 22, 1997
Price: $5.50
"Harry's parents and friends think he's crazy because he acts out the rich fantasies of his 10-year-old imagination. And when his eccentric American uncle dies and leaves Harry a parrot named Madison (Mad), they're convinced of it. A believable, satisfying animal fantasy, with memorable characterizations and playful humor...a sprightly read-aloud."--Publishers Weekly... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: July 22, 1997
Price: $5.50
"Harry's parents and friends think he's crazy because he acts out the rich fantasies of his 10-year-old imagination. And when his eccentric American uncle dies and leaves Harry a parrot named Madison (Mad), they're convinced of it. A believable, satisfying animal fantasy, with memorable characterizations and playful humor...a sprightly read-aloud."--Publishers Weekly... Read more >
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Smasher
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 23, 2006
Price: $3.99
Dick King-Smith brings his signature wit and charm to the Stepping Stone line with a lovable new puppy who's sure to capture readers' hearts. Smasher is always getting into trouble, whether it's chasing chickens, chewing up Mrs. Buzzard's slippers, or breaking all her china. Now she wants to get rid of... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 80 pages
On Sale: May 23, 2006
Price: $3.99
Dick King-Smith brings his signature wit and charm to the Stepping Stone line with a lovable new puppy who's sure to capture readers' hearts. Smasher is always getting into trouble, whether it's chasing chickens, chewing up Mrs. Buzzard's slippers, or breaking all her china. Now she wants to get rid of... Read more >
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The Golden Goose
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: November 14, 2006
Price: $5.50
Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long... Read more >
Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: November 14, 2006
Price: $5.50
Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Chewing the Cud
Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2009
Price: $16.95
A candid and very funny memoir from beloved children’s book author Dick King-Smith.
Before he was a children’s book author, Dick King-Smith was a soldier, a farmer, a salesman, a factory worker, and a teacher. But he was always a devoted family man who loved the countryside he lived in and the... Read more >
Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2009
Price: $16.95
A candid and very funny memoir from beloved children’s book author Dick King-Smith.
Before he was a children’s book author, Dick King-Smith was a soldier, a farmer, a salesman, a factory worker, and a teacher. But he was always a devoted family man who loved the countryside he lived in and the... Read more >
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The Catlady
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day... Read more >
Format: eBook, 80 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Muriel is known as the Catlady, because she lives alone with just her many cats for company. When a new kitten is born, it soon becomes clear that it’s no ordinary cat. Vicky is a kitten with a very regal character, and strangely enough, she was born on the very day... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Funny Frank
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.
But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul... Read more >
Format: eBook, 112 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Being a duck isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.
But don’t try telling that to Frank—he’s a chicken with a dream. All he thinks about are webbed feet, waterproof feathers, and the cool water of the pond. So when Frank takes a dip and nearly drowns, his mood turns foul... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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The Golden Goose
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long... Read more >
Format: eBook, 128 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2009
Price: $5.50
Farmer Skint and his family have fallen on hard times at Woebegone Farm until their goose lays a golden egg. With the birth of Joy the Golden Goose, the fortune of the Skint family begins to change. But what will happen when people find out about their golden-feathered friend? How long... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Titus Rules!
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: July 16, 2009
Price: $5.50
WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with... Read more >
Format: eBook, 96 pages
On Sale: July 16, 2009
Price: $5.50
WHO'S MORE IMPORTANT than the Queen? Whom does she serve? Her royal corgis, of course! But life isn’t just royal thrones and unlimited biscuits for young Titus, Her Majesty’s favorite pup. There are burglars to catch, fires to put out, leaking tubs to attend to, and jealous cousins to deal with... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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