Dr. Karra to the Rescue

Experience the rewarding life of a wildlife veterinarian, with true details about five different injured animals. An opossum was attacked by a dog. A young owl swallowed a bit of lead. A turtle was hit by a car. These situations—and others just like it—are animal emergencies! Fortunately, there’s someone who can help: a wildlife veterinarian. Meet Dr. Karra from the Wildlife Center of Virginia (WCV) and follow her through an action-packed day.Written by acclaimed author Christy Gove, Dr. Karra to the Rescue is a children’s book that reads like a medical drama—except all the patients are wild animals. Join Dr. Karra and her team as they treat five different critters. Every account is based on a true story of an actual patient at the animal hospital. In fact, most of the photographs in this book came from the WCV.If your child loves animals, dreams of becoming a veterinarian, or enjoys real-life stories, this picture book is both entertaining and educational. It introduces facts about five different animals and spotlights the career of a wildlife veterinarian. Dr. Karra to the Rescue promotes empathy and instills an appreciation of wildlife and nature.Book FeaturesSpotlight on a wildlife veterinarian in actionTrue stories about five different injured animalsEducational content that also emphasizes compassion