Lilian Gask facts for kids

Lilian Fanny Gask (born in 1865 in Marylebone, London – died in 1942 in Camberwell, London) was a talented author who wrote many popular books for children. She was the oldest of six children. Her brother, Arthur Gask, also became a writer.

For a time, Lilian Gask worked as a nurse in London. However, her true passion was writing stories, especially about animals.

Lilian Gask's Writing Career

Lilian Gask began her writing journey in 1904 when her first book, Dog Tales, was published. This was just the start of a busy career! Over her lifetime, she wrote about thirty books.

Working with Illustrators

Lilian Gask often worked with talented artists to bring her stories to life. A frequent collaborator was Dorothy Hardy, a well-known illustrator famous for drawing animals, especially horses. Their teamwork helped make her books even more special.

What Made Her Stories Special?

Many people enjoyed Lilian Gask's books. One review of her book True Stories about Horses said that her stories were "pleasantly written." This means her writing style was enjoyable and easy to read. She had a gentle and heartfelt way of telling tales, often focusing on the lives and adventures of animals.

Books by Lilian Gask

Lilian Gask wrote a wide variety of books, mostly about animals and nature, but also fairy tales. Here are some of her well-known works:

• Dog Tales (1904)
• Through the Gates of the Moon: A fairy tale (1905)
• Squirrel Tales (1906)
• Pig Tales (1906)
• The Wonders Of The Zoo (1908)
• In Nature's School (1908)
• The Quest Of The White Merle (1909)
• With nature's Children (1909)
• Holidays with our pets (1909)
• True Stories About Dogs (1910)
• Folk Tales from Many Lands (1910)
• Bird Wonders Of The Zoo (1911)
• Legends of Our Little Brothers: Fairy Lore of Bird and Beast (1912)
• The Fairies and the Christmas Child (1912)
• In The "Once Upon A Time": A Fairy Tale of Science (1913)
• The Hundred Best Animals (1914)
• True Stories About Horses (1914)
• Stories About Bears (1916)
• Babes Of The Wild (1917)
• Dinky's Circus (1918)
• Betty & Bobtail at Pine-tree Farm (1920)
• All About Pets (1921)
• Brave Dogs (1926)
• All About Animals (1927)
• Fairy Tales of Other Lands (1931)
• True Stories of Big Game and Jungles (1933)
• Peter the Pup (1945)
• Happy Children and Their Pets (year unknown)

Images for kids

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  Lilian Gask's "Stories About Bears" (1916).

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  "The Three Bold Pirates" by E. Stuart Hardy and Lilian Gask.