In this sweet and whimsical book for children aged five and up, readers of all ages will have fun learning lesser-known facts about animals and so much more. With more than 150 full color collage illustrations, Dr.

V's Animal Clinic takes children and children at heart on a hilarious educational journey complete with a diverse cast of friendly characters and visits to fascinating places. Dr.

V, a young veterinarian and owner of Dr. V's Animal Clinic, has three amazing animal assistants who help him run his practice.

Brucille, the monkey receptionist, answers phones, checks patients in, provides refreshments, and makes herself peanut butter and banana smoothies every morning. Jonah, the bear, helps Dr.

V with errands, chores, and heavy lifting. He also offers free back massages to anyone who visits the clinic.

Muriel, the cat, is Dr. V's notetaker extraordinaire.

She has earned high honors-- including World's Greatest Notetaker and World's Greatest Listener. It's a crazy-busy day at Dr.

V's Animal Clinic, and Dr. V needs all hands and paws on deck to keep things running smoothly.

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