I'm going to be a vet
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Best for readers who...
Good fit if you want...
- You want a school-visit friendly picture book about a veterinary career.
- You’re looking for a Scholastic title that introduces pet care and animal checkups.
Maybe skip if...
- You expect a technical guide to veterinary medicine with procedures.
- You want a long chapter book about veterinary training or clinics.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
Summary
Edith Kunhardt’s I’m Going to Be a Vet follows a child imagining the daily life of a veterinarian—caring for pets, checking animals, and learning compassion—presented in simple text and Scholastic-friendly illustrations.
Edition on file: 1996 • Scholastic • ISBN 9780590254847.
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Why this book now
This 1996 Scholastic title still works as an early-career primer for children curious about animals, veterinary work, and caring responsibilities.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
A short read—one sitting for preschoolers and early elementary children, ideal for read-alouds or brief classroom units on jobs and pets.
What stands out here
This record highlights the original 1996 Scholastic picture-book edition by Edith Kunhardt, emphasizing its simple text and kid-centered look at becoming a vet.
Best way to approach it
Approach as a read-aloud and discussion starter: pause to talk about pet care, animal feelings, and what vets do after each spread.
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The likely reading experience leans toward a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Net effect: a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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