The Horn Book Guide

YOUNGER FICTION

Kelly, Jacqueline

Counting Sheep: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet

100 pp. | Holt | April, 2017 | Trade ISBN 978-1-62779-870-9 $15.99

(2) 1-3 Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer. In this second book (Skunked!), aspiring naturalist/veterinarian Callie is more immersed in her science and beginning to put her newfound skills into practice as she helps town veterinarian Dr. Pritzker with a lamb's difficult breech birth. Detailed black-and-white illustrations reinforce the historical setting and highlight action. Delicate leafy branches decorate the top of each page, subtly underscoring Callie's scientific interests.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2016