The Vet Visit - (Farm Friends) by Shelli R Johannes

About the Book

When a new foal is born at Poppy's family farm, the local veterinarian comes to make sure it, and all the other baby animals, are healthy.

Book Synopsis

When a new foal is born at Poppy's family farm, the local veterinarian stops by make sure it's healthy. While Dr. Herriot is there, Poppy goes with her to check on all the adorable new farmyard friends. They visit pink piglets, baby calves, and fluffy ducklings. Poppy learns even more about the farm's new arrivals and what it takes to care for them.

Review Quotes

This charming early chapter book series follows the adventures of Poppy, who lives on a farm with her family, a pet goat named Vincent Van Goat, and a lot more farm animals. In the two latest books, Poppy helps her family with day-to-day life on the busy working farm and learns a lesson along the way. She plants flowers in her flower ­garden and learns all about the power of pollinators and watches as the vet checks the farm's new baby animals, looking for specific health markers. Full-color illustrations appear on every page paired with large, well-spaced print, making this a perfect first chapter book for kids ready to move on from readers. A glossary, discussion questions, writing prompts, and further information on each book's topic appear at the close of each story. VERDICT Recommended for purchase where beginning chapter books are in demand.-- "School Library Journal"