Taking his dog in for a checkup, a boy tells the vet that he'd like to become an animal doctor, but he's allergic to cats. Dr. Wells encourages him, commenting that not all vets treat pets. Over the next year, the boy meets a large-animal veterinarian at a horse stable and an aquatic vet at the aquarium. He visits an animal-rescue center where wildlife vets treat and release birds, and a farm where a dairy-cow vet talks to the boy's scout troop about other vets who work in labs, animal hospitals, and veterinary schools. Though the story simply presents a series of encounters, this book will certainly capture the attention of the many beginning readers who love animals. The first-person narrative includes comments and conversations while offering information in a way that's easy to absorb. The cheerful, colorful digital illustrations include a racially diverse cast of characters as well as a girl in a wheelchair and a boy with glasses. An appealing choice from the My Community subset of the I Can Read series.

Through simple, kid-friendly framing stories, children learn about the possibilities and the variety in each community-helping career field. Softly colored cartoon illustrations show a diverse array of approachable-looking characters and match the books' conversational tone. Each easy-reader narrative flows naturally while providing controlled vocabulary and concrete explanations for emerging readers.