About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is nervous about taking a pet to the vet or expresses a budding interest in helping animals. It is a comforting, realistic look at the daily life of Vicky, a veterinarian who treats everything from bouncy dogs to injured birds. By demystifying medical tools and procedures in a gentle way, the story builds confidence and empathy. It is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children who are learning about community helpers and the responsibility of caring for another living thing. Parents will appreciate the accurate details that satisfy a child's natural curiosity about how the world works.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles physical injury (a bird with a broken wing) in a secular, direct manner. There is no mention of death or terminal illness. The focus remains on healing and recovery, making the resolution consistently hopeful.
