About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a deep, nurturing instinct toward those who are smaller or more vulnerable than themselves. It is a perfect choice for the young animal lover who is starting to ask for more responsibility or for a child who feels they have a hidden talent that others haven't noticed yet. Jasmine Green, the daughter of a vet and a farmer, finds a tiny, struggling runt of a piglet and decides to save its life in secret. The story explores the quiet weight of responsibility, the ethics of 'doing the right thing' even when it breaks the rules, and the grit required to care for a living creature. It is a gentle yet realistic look at farm life, making it a wonderful transition for readers moving into longer chapter books who still crave a story rooted in kindness and empathy.
