Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet: Lambing Time and Other Animal Tales
Snowy animal stories, the perfect Christmas present for 8+ readers
Age 7+
Animal Stories
“At this time of the year, it is much more usual for a vet to be lambing a sheep than talking to a parakeet!”
Join beloved TV vet Julian Norton on his animal adventures in the beautiful, snowy Yorkshire countryside!
Snow is falling on the hills of Yorkshire and the days are getting shorter – winter is settling in. But there’s no time to rest for Julian, also known as the Yorkshire Vet! It’s lambing time at the farms. And many other animals need his help too!
In ten heart-warming stories with gorgeous illustrations for animal-lovers 8–11, you’ll meet:
· A lost pony
· A mischievous kitten
· A chatty parakeet
And Julian’s faithful Jack Russell terrier, Emmy!
Creators
Julian Norton is a respected veterinary surgeon, regular on the best-loved series The Yorkshire Vet and author of many novels for adults including, Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs: The Life of a Yorkshire Vet and All Creatures: Heart-warming Tales from a Yorkshire Vet. Having worked in Yorkshire at various animal practices, he became partner at a practice at which Alf Wight (better known under his pseudonym of James Herriot) had worked. In 2021, Julian set up Sandbeck Veterinary Centre in Wetherby and continues to appear on the Yorkshire Vet as well as regularly appearing as a guest on television shows and literary events. Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet: Lambing Time and Other Animal Tales is Julian’s first collection of animal stories for children.
Jo Weaver had a career as a support worker in the non-profit sector before retraining as an illustrator. She completed an MA degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of Art in 2014, where she discovered a love of working in charcoal. Shortly afterwards she was shortlisted for the Association of Illustrator's newcomer's Awards, and has since won the Award Nati per Leggere for her highly-acclaimed debut Little One (Little Tiger). Follow Jo on Instagram @jowithapencil
Reviews
Featured in the October Previews
The Bookseller
A collection of stories destined to become classics […] The stories chosen make us laugh, tug at our heartstrings and leave us with a smile as they all end happily. Their setting, the snowy Yorkshire landscape seems to be a perfect fit, ideal for an autumn read.
Armadillo Magazine
a collection of wintry and heat warming tales that every animal loving family will love to devour over a cup of hot chocolate this winter. Beautifully illustrated by Jo Weaver in charming black and white scenes,
Yorkshire.com
This gorgeous book of ten stories, beautifully illustrated by Jo Weaver, is aimed at children aged 8-10, but are ultimately enjoyable for everyone to read. […] Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet would make the perfect gift for the animal-mad child this Christmas.
"6 festive reads", Yorkshire Life
There are some life or death situations mixed in with some lighter, funny ones […] it is funny and interesting to see all the methods he employs.
Primary Times
