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When Andy’s mother hurts her arm, the family heads to the veterinarian for their cat. While waiting, Andy hears the story of her injury—how it happened and what it means. The book illustrates the challenges of caring for pets and dealing with unexpected injuries.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Lynne Rae Perkins
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