This book cronicles the adventures of a vet in pre-World War II Yorkshire, England. I must reccomend it to anyone that loves animals, young and old! The tales are wildly hilarious and incredibly emotional at the same time. This is an excellent way to instill compassion in younger children and I have actually read it every Summer since I was a child. I must warn parents that there a some parts describing veterinary practises that may be a bit too much for very young children. It would be easy to leave out some chapters for a few years or buy James Herriot's Treasury for Children, which has been written with them in mind. Enjoy this book and savor its flavour!