Blossom Comes Home [Paperback]

James Herriot (Author), Ruth Brown (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up

"I'm right sorry to see her go," said Farmed Dakin to James Herriot, his vet. "She's stood in that stall for twelve years and given me thousands of gallons of milk."But Blossom the cow was too old now for milking, and the farmer needed to make room for a younger animal. So, sadly, he was sending blossom to market. At least, that's what he and the vet thought. But as James Herriot continued on his rounds to Mrs. Pickering and her Basset hounds, he was about to find that Blossom has a surprise in store...

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3-- Herriot has again done a superb job of describing one of his many experiences during his long veterinary career. Blossom the cow was long beyond her prime as a milk producer. Her owner, Mr. Dakin, had confided to Mr. Herriot that he had regretfully decided that old Blossom must be sold, and she was taken away by the local cattle-drover. Blossom, however, had other ideas. She accompanied the drover as far as the nearest village, then broke away from the herd, and ran back home. Mr. Dakin reconsidered his earlier decision and decided to let Blossom stay at her old home as a calf feeder rather than as a milk producer. The text is enhanced by soft, sometimes dark, illustrations on each two-page spread. Brown has added a great deal of character to the story with her detailed watercolors. Children who have enjoyed Herriot's Moses the Kitten (1984) and Only One Woof (1985, both St. Martin's) will undoubtedly enjoy this one, too. --Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (March 15, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312091311
• ISBN-13: 978-0312091316
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,150,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blossom makes an impression, November 3, 2000

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Molly Carpenter (Mooresville, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blossom Comes Home (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book. In James Herriot's usual heart-warming fashion, he tells the tale of a farmer's loyalty and fondness for his oldest cow. I began reading it to my son when he was two. I often cannot make it through the book without crying, and I have to explain that my tears are tears of joy. Very useful in discussing compassion concerning human relationships with non-human animals.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love James Herriot, February 8, 2008

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Redneck Momma (Hillbillyvill, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blossom Comes Home (Hardcover)

My husband and kids love reading about James Herriot's adventures as a vet. This is a great book for younger kids who love animals.