When a young girl brings a sick, stray cat to his surgery, James Herriott and his wife do their best to nurse him back to health. They name the cat Oscar and he soon becomes part of the family. Oscar makes a good recovery but keeps going missing. Where does he go? And what happens when his original owners turn up to claim him?

This downloadable Picture Book Explorers pack takes you to North Yorkshire, England, where you can learn about James Herriott and what it takes to become a vet.

Children will also have the opportunity to
- explore design
- try their hand at being a writer
- explore genre
- explore synonyms
- explore art composition
- learn about cats, both as a scientist and an owner
- explore light
- explore distance through maths and maps
- discover brass bands
- try regional recipes and much more.

Choose from a wide range of activities to tailor this study into a personalised learning journey for your family.

PDF file Includes:
~ instructions for over 20 short lessons
~ printables including timeline, maps, flags and worksheets
~ list of supplies needed
~ optional book & film go-along suggestions.

Suggested age range: 5 to 10
Number of pages: 38
Format: pdf