Over the years, I have thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Herriot's wonderful stories. When I found this book for my 7 year old daughter, I wasn't sure if she'd be able to follow along. What makes this book stand out is the fabulous drawings--they are full paged drawings, with not too much writing on each page. Each drawing is very detailed, perfectly matched to the accompanying text. I can't get over the talented illustrators (this book has two different ones, although the drawings are similar in appearance). I've loved re-reading these familiar stories and sharing them. This is one of the best books we've read this year, and I would wholeheartedly recommend it for a permanent library collection.

I think I have not had a more pleasant reading experience than sitting down next to a burning fire place, listening to my favorite antique clock ticking.. the patter of rain on the window panes and reading James Herriott. It is a memory of that afternoon that all these years later I have never forgotten. James Herriott is the most pleasant, relaxing, refreshing writer. Forget all the worries and cares and escape for a few minutes into a quiet world where the animals speak their own language.. A wonderful book, a wonderful writer. Thank You James Herriott for the memories.

I am a huge fan of any of James Herriott's writing. I love to read. My daughter, however, has a reading disability and the whole reading process is tedious and frustrating for her. We usually read together. This was one book that she requested to read again and again and again. James Herriott's heartwarming stories translate well into the youthful reader's world. Even if you are not an animal lover, you will find yourself falling in love with the lovable creatures and their eclectic owners!

This awsome book tells a great white shark's life span from baby to adult. This book was really cool because it had many intresting facts. I learned a lot from this book. This book even has it's own glossary! If you can find this book, you should buy it!

This book was a favorite of my childhood and I still read it to this day. I pick it up somtimes at night or just when I want a quick read! All children will love this story.

Unusual things happen on farms, including the one in this book. I grew up on a small sheep farm in New Jersey myself and, as a child, enjoyed reading Moses the Kitten and many other 'James Herriot stories.'

Herriot was a real-life vet in England, and all his stories are true. You may recall the British television series, All Creatures Great and Small. It was based on Herriot's life.

Moses the Kitten is one slice vet tale, one slice farm life. It's the sweet story of what becomes of Moses, a tiny, feline foundling Herriot discovers amid rushes one bitter day during his rounds. From this small surprise to another and a next, the story of Moses's foster care motors delightfully along, just like Herriot himself over the Yorkshire dales. The plot climaxes in one especially surprising aspect of Moses's upbringing, so pinkly illustrated (You'll see!) in one of the book's several two-page spreads.

I especially like stories with regional character, and Moses the Kitten has it. Yorkshire imbues the dialogue and the pictures, and the Butler farm couldn't be anywhere else.

Herriot writes plainly, with just enough descriptiveness to flesh the setting. His style suits children's storytelling well. Peter Barrett's illustrations are complementary: naive enough to be idyllic, just detailed enough to interest children.

For those who adore them, Herriot's stories are a genre by themselves. My Anglophile mother, an animal and book lover from South Africa, especially liked them. People who like farm life, cats, animals, countryside, especially English countryside, vet tales, and quaint British humor may well enjoy this book too.

This is a beautiful, moving story for children, which will touch even the parent reading the book! My only complaint about that it uses archaic (or regional?) language that in many cases even I (the parent!) didn't understand. It didn't really keep us from enjoying the story; it was just frustrating for me to be flustered by words in a children's book! I would recommend it nonetheless; just be sure to read it to your kids rather than handing it to them to read themselves, as it may frustrate a young reader.

The text of this book is pure James Herriot, with absolutely no attempt to speak down to a young audience. Therefore, the use of the regional dialect may be a bit of a challenge to some young readers, but the exquisite illustrations should spur nine year olds & older to read it for themselves. It should be stressed that this is a true story as all of Herriot's writing is based on his experiences as a country veterinarian.

Do resist the temptation to skim through the book for the illustrations before reading it though. The illustrations are definitely a part of the story and one of the double page illustrations will definitely get a better reaction if not seen until one reads the preceding text.

If this "children's book" is left out on the coffee table, I predict that everyone in the family will at one time or another read it and enjoy it. I'm sure that any teenagers will wait until nobody sees them reading it, and that they won't admit enjoying it, but chances are they will.

Also, this book may well inspire those 12 and older to read James Herriot's adult books.

This is a story about a newborn Bottleneck dolphin's first day in the ocean. It is nicely written and illustrated but the kid friendly story line takes away slightly from the factual information. Even so, both my children (2 year-old and 4 year-old) and I really enjoy this book and others in this "Smithsonian Ocean Series" especially Manatee Winter.