20 stories and stories about animals that will make you kinder

1. "Billy Bedlends, Wolf-winner", Ernest Thompson Seton (from the book "Animal")

In a hungry wolf, nicknamed Billy was almost no chance of surviving after his mother's death. But he found, came out and raised a wolf, which itself lost puppies. Hunting together, they fear catching up on farmers and their livestock. What tricks would no people came, the wolf and Billy always seemed one step ahead.

Ernest Thompson Seton - the most well-known American author of short stories about animals. He was one of the founders of the Scout Movement, loved nature and could hardly tolerate city life.

With tenderness, awe and respect for the writer tells about animals that coexist with humans and often surpass it in the ingenuity and cunning. The story "Billy Bedlends, wolf-winner" first appeared in Russian in a collection "The Beast".

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2. "Domino. The Story of a black-brown fox "Ernest Thompson Seton (from the book" Stories about animals ")

In the book "Stories about animals," especially remarkable story of Domino. Fox black color stands out against the brothers and sisters of dexterity and cunning. From early childhood he was an enemy - a puppy farmer, who lived near the foxhole. They grew up together and were constantly confronted, but Domino's always managed to outwit the dog.

Hunting in the chicken coop, an adult black-brown fox has become the main enemy of man. Therefore, Domino began hunting. To avoid death, he will have to show the wonders of skill and ingenuity. Seton-Thompson does not even hide the fact that his sympathies are on the side of the brave fox, not people.

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3. "Call of the Wild" by Jack London

Young playful dog named BEC grew up on a farm in California's warm. But it was stolen and flown to Alaska, where he fell into the hands of miners. In the harsh environment and weather conditions there is no place affection. Dog is tacked to the heavy harness and put to work. Back from a pet turns into almost a slave. He will have to adapt to a new life.

The story of this character is somewhat similar to the life of London. He was also born in the Sunshine State, but went to the north. It was there that he first encountered the sled dogs and was inspired by their stamina and endurance.

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4. "About an elephant," Boris Zhitkov

Who arrived at the beginning of the last century in India sailors first saw an elephant. It affects them not only for its size, but also the wisdom and slightly arrogant behavior. Elephant shows travelers the way to the house of his master, and demonstrates how able to draw water from the well. Agility and strength of the animals people have started to use for logging on.

Boris Zhitkov was not only a writer but also a traveler. In his stories, he endured the experience lived during trips to exotic countries. "About an elephant" - the story not only of the extraordinary for Russian giant, but also about the customs and traditions of mysterious India.

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5. "About a monkey," Boris Zhitkov

Twelve year old boy classmate offers take home strange animals. So in the ordinary apartment there is a new tenant - monkey Yasha. It looks small and shy Yasha quickly settles and begins to manage its affairs. He jumps on the furniture requires sweet treats and dog attacks, becoming in the courtyard of the king of beasts. The boy and his parents now have to somehow get along, and to reckon with furry family member.

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6. "White Bim Black Ear," Gabriel Troepol'skaya

This is an incredibly touching and sad story about the dog of white color with a black eye. When his boss gets to the hospital, taking care of a neighbor Bime charge, which can not cope with the responsibility.

Through the perception of a dog Troepol'skaya really about people. On the way across Bima those who want to help him, but there are those who are cruel to the dog. This story is primarily about kindness, love, devotion, and how one good thing could have prevented the tragedy.

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7. "Tommy - White Bear," Vera Chaplin

Inhabitant of the zoo Bear Tommy attracted the attention of an unusually mild for such a formidable beast-minded. He was modest, never went to the conflict, get along well with the other cubs, and his best friend became a tiger cub. Only here with the people bear he behaved uninhibited and often made fun of caretakers.

Vera Chaplin worked in the Moscow zoo. It was then that she wanted to write about their charges. Even after leaving a previous post and took the literature, Chaplin made animal main characters works. The outcome of its work was a collection of "Pets zoo" in which she showed life vydronka Nai, losonka Loskov, Tsutsykarihi cat, walrus Nyurka and many others.

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8. "Smart dog Sonia", Andrey Usachev

Sonia mongrel called royal, not only because of the name of its owner Ivan Korolev, but also for the majestic views. Curiosity dog ​​continually pulls her in all sorts of exciting adventures. Then she becomes ill from the mustard, which she tried to have fun, she too began to play in Poteryashka and lost sight of the owner.

But the Sonia and clever to every situation to make conclusions and to wind them on your dog's whiskers. On motives Usacheva stories have excellent cartoons.

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9. "The White Poodle" Alexander Kuprin

Arto The dog was in a traveling circus troupe. In addition to the poodle, it was an old grinder and acrobat Serge. They traveled from town to town, but the hospitality and recognition not found. One day came to him with a proposal to buy a dog because she is very attracted to one Naughty Boys. Having been refused, the attacker steals Arto night, but Sergei just so other will not give up.

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10. "Kashtanka" Anton Chekhov

A dog of unknown breed named Kashtanka lost. She picked up the clown, who gave her a new nickname and forced to join the circus. Kashtanka not like this kind of life, and pooch badly miss the old owner. He also did not lose hope someday to find his faithful companion.

The idea for the Chekhov story suggested the famous trainer Vladimir Durov. With him once there was a similar situation, but, by his own admission, the best Chekhov to tell this story, he could not.

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11. "About cats" by Charles Bukowski

The book "about a cat" contains excerpts from the works of Bukowski, dedicated to those whom the author loved unconditionally - cats. Tough and sometimes cynical manner of presentation of the writer became soft as soon as it comes to these animals. "They can not lie. They are - a force of nature "- so they spoke about Bukowski.

For example, in the story "The consequences of failure verbose" cat is not the first place, but all the attention focused on the characters to him. By tailed treated as a full-fledged party to the conversation, putting aside other concerns later. The world stops for a moment and concentrated on Fuzzy.

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12. "Little Mouse Pik", Vitali Bianchi

Even such a tiny creature of nature, like a mouse, can have a huge brave heart. Peak travel on a raft, and everywhere in danger. He has been fighting for the life of the elements and predators who are just waiting for the right moment to devour a small rodent.

Above his head circling noisy seagull under water dogs toothy pike, and on the shore is already lurking slippery snake. The history of the Peak is not only exciting but also inspiring to the exploits.

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13. "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" by Rudyard Kipling (from the book "The Jungle Book")

Wild mongoose due to flooding losing parents and is abandoned in unfamiliar terrain. Here he finds a new home among people who fell in love with the animal and gave him the nickname of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi. But they were in mortal danger because the snake family of plotting to kill them. Brave mongoose decides to save their masters.

In the book "The Jungle Book" is not only "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" and well-known stories about Mowgli, who brought a pack of wolves. There are stories about the elephants and their mahouts bold, a herd of buffalo and fur seals.

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14. "About a hedgehog named Gosha" Eileen O'Connor (from the book "O people, cats and small dogs")

This story recalls the paradox of Schrödinger's cat: hedgehog like there, and like it or not. Grandmother, dejected parting with his granddaughter Sonia, can only communicate with her via SMS. But such conversations are not glued. Woman manages to interest the girl only the news that appeared in the house of the hedgehog Jora. Sonia promises to come take a look at the prickly animal, and Grandma now have somewhere to get it.

Eileen O'Connor - stage name of the author of detectives Helena Mikhalkov. Collection "about people, cats and small dogs" originated on its pages in social networks. Stories quickly gained popularity. Therefore, the book includes new characters fancy of readers of the author.

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15. "Caravel and me", Olga Fadeeva

City girl enters into a new wonderful world. But he was not fantastic and not invented. She just had not been in the village, and everything here seems to be unusual. Especially her attention attracted by a cow with a sonorous name Caravelle, which is so called the grandfather, a former sailor.

As if to prove that the name suited her, Caravelle behaves majestic and beautiful floats. And on her forehead a white patch in the form of heart. The book is illustrated by the author and is completely immersed in the carefree summer, which turned out to be the heroine of the story.

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16. "Pig Mrs Pumphrey," James Herriot (from the book "Of all the creatures - large and small")

Prim Englishwoman Mrs. Pumphrey lived in the house where the observed cleanliness and all the intricacies of etiquette. What surprise rural veterinarian, when the lady got himself pig. Convinced that his colleague something confused or did not hear the phone, Dr. Herriot sent the call. But Mrs. Pumphrey really live a little pig, and to this it has a rational explanation.

A veterinarian by training, James Herriot always loved animals. Case studies he had to publish under a pseudonym, that readers did not find them advertising the clinic where he worked. In the book "Of all the creatures - large and small," includes about 70 good and informative stories about baby animals.

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17. "The Adventures of a monkey," Mikhail Zoshchenko

This is one of the few stories that tells about animals during and after the war. Zoological Park came under bombing. Surviving animals fled in different directions. Most frightened monkey, who rushed to the city in search of food.

Hungry and lonely, she had little idea what was going around. It took a good boy and brought home. Now rescuer need to convince my grandmother to leave the animal at home. But this adventure does not end there: in front of the monkey amusing hike in the bath.

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18. "Nedoposok" Yury Koval

Nedoposkom called a young fox. The main character and a whole pack of his friends live on fur farms, waiting for imminent death. Oversight of workers has led to the fact that zveryata fled. But many were caught and then sat back in the cage.

Only a brave fox named Napoleon was in a nearby village. He found people who want to help him, and even to leave at home. But for the capture nedoposka announced a reward. Detractors in search of easy money are willing to give fox fur farm. However, the hero is not going to put up with such a fate.

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19. "Eye of the Wolf", Daniel Pennac

They have almost no chance to meet. One - Polar wolf dwelling where snow does not melt, and wind penetrate to the bone. The second - a boy named Africa, escaped from his native country, which is torn apart by war. Fate brought them to Paris. The beast was in the zoo, a child came to see that.

Each of the characters has its own complex history. They shared grid, but united by the desire to understand each other. And so, talking quietly, each in his own language and looking into each other's eyes, the boy and the wolf understand that they are not that different.

20. "Inventor" Michael Prishvin (from the book "Golden Meadow")

At home bred offspring of wild ducks there. But one of mallards refused to sit on her eggs, so their care had instruct chicken. Ducklings adopted a new mother as his own.

Every morning one chick in some mysterious way comes out of the basket, but still can not fly. To the edge of their own he could not reach. But he still found a way to run, for which he was nicknamed by the inventor. Duckling affects sharpness and motivating. Even in a difficult situation from which are not immediately manage to get out, he finds himself on top.

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