Julian Norton is a respected veterinary surgeon, regular
on the best-loved series The Yorkshire Vet and author of many
novels for adults including, Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs: The
Life of a Yorkshire Vet and All Creatures: Heart-warming Tales from
a Yorkshire Vet. Having worked in Yorkshire at various animal
practices, he became partner at a practice at which Alf Wight
(better known under his pseudonym of James Herriot) had worked. In
2021, Julian set up Sandbeck Veterinary Centre in Wetherby and
continues to appear on the Yorkshire Vet as well as regularly
appearing as a guest on television shows and literary events.
Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet: Lambing Time and Other Animal
Tales is Julian’s first collection of animal stories for
children.
Jo Weaver had a career as a support worker in the non-profit
sector before retraining as an illustrator. She completed an MA
degree in Children's Book Illustration at the Cambridge School of
Art in 2014, where she discovered a love of working in charcoal.
Shortly afterwards she was shortlisted for the Association of
Illustrator's newcomer's Awards, and has since won the Award Nati
per Leggere for her highly-acclaimed debut Little One (Little
Tiger). Follow Jo on Instagram @jowithapencil
Featured in the October Previews
*The Bookseller*
A collection of stories destined to become classics [...] The
stories chosen make us laugh, tug at our heartstrings and leave us
with a smile as they all end happily. Their setting, the snowy
Yorkshire landscape seems to be a perfect fit, ideal for an autumn
read.
*Armadillo Magazine*
a collection of wintry and heat warming tales that every animal
loving family will love to devour over a cup of hot chocolate this
winter. Beautifully illustrated by Jo Weaver in charming black and
white scenes,
*Yorkshire.com*
This gorgeous book of ten stories, beautifully illustrated by Jo
Weaver, is aimed at children aged 8-10, but are ultimately
enjoyable for everyone to read. […] Adventures with a Yorkshire Vet
would make the perfect gift for the animal-mad child this
Christmas.
*"6 festive reads", Yorkshire Life*
There are some life or death situations mixed in with some lighter,
funny ones […] it is funny and interesting to see all the methods
he employs.
*Primary Times*
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