Clover the Bunny

Dr. KittyCat #2

by Jane Clarke

Clover the bunny can't wait to go on his first camping trip. But when Clover gets sick, Dr. KittyCat has to hop to it. Only she knows how to make him better in time for s'mores and campfire stories!

Genres: Chapter Books, Cats, Animals, Childrens, Fiction

87 pages, Library Binding

First published February 5, 2015

About the author

See also pseudonym Hayley Daze.

Jane was born 17 December 1954 and brought up in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England. From 1972 to 1975 Jane attend the University of Birmingham where she earned a combined Bachelor of Arts with honours in archaeology and history. In 1981 she completed a PhD in archaeology from University College London.

On 5 November 1977 Jane married Chemical Engineer Martin Clarke, whose work took them to Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Wales and the Netherlands. Together they raised two sons, Andrew and Robert (both born in Wales).

During her doctoral studies Jane lectured at University College London (1978–79). Thereafter she lectured at University College Cardiff in Wales part time (1981–83), and also taught history at Bryn Hafren School in Barry, Wales (1979–83). After Jane moved with her family to the Netherlands (Koewacht), she began working part time as a librarian at the Antwerp International School. It was during this time when she started her career as a children’s author.

Jane’s husband, Martin, died of a heart attack in Antwerp, Belgium on 20 December 2001. In June 2005, Jane moved from the Netherlands back to Kent (near Deal) in England where she now lives.

Aside from writing children’s books, Jane spends a significant amount of time inspiring children to read and write. She frequently visits schools throughout the UK and Europe to do so.

Jane Clarke is a team writer on three different popular series. Dinosaur Cove (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Oxford University Press), Puddle the naughtiest puppy (series created by Working Partners Ltd. and published by Ladybird Books Ltd.) and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home (created by Random House Children's Books and published by Red Fox.)

Jane has also done support work for various charitable organisations including Ellenor Lions Children’s Hospice, Institute of Cancer Research (The Clapham Grand), Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and READ (promotes reading in Africa).

Reviews

[Albie Seymour · Rating 2 out of 5]

The pictures were too weird.

[Jessica Formosa · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids really liked this story about animals!! I'll try to find the other books in the series for them!! Reading aloud to them is still strange after so many years!

[Christine Rains · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a good thing Dr. KittyCat always brings her flowery medical bag with her everywhere. The camping trip with a few of the young animals has its bumps and bruises. And poor Clover the bunny! My seven-year-old son enjoys this series.

[Serch · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Los que damos primeros auxilios siempre debemos estar listos para ir al rescate” – Jane Clarke

Hola de nuevo, hace tiempo que no les compartía mis comentarios sobre un libro infantil, hoy vamos a continuar con otro volumen de la famosa doctora Kitty Cat, anteriormente publiqué en el blog las reseñas de Daisy la gatita y Lilly la perrita. Hoy toca el turno a Trébol el conejo.

Los conejos siempre me han parecido unos animales muy bonitos, de chico tuve varios, ya ni recuerdo sus nombres ni lo que sucedió con ellos, lo que si es que hace un par de años le regalé a mi padre un conejo que me encontré en la calle, él ya tenía uno y resulta que se reprodujeron y la casa de mi papá se llenó de muchos conejitos durante una buena temporada, me gustana ir a tomarles fotografías…

En esta nueva historia el protagonista es un tierno conejo al que le duelen mucho sus patitas, pero ya saben que en este tipo de libros se mezclan otros casos de algunos personajes que anteriormente tuvieron su propio libro, como Daisy, la gatita negra, la cual tuvo sarampatitas, lo bueno es que no duran mucho tiempo y nunca más les vuelve a dar esta enfermedad a los animalitos, la cual consiste en una fuerte comezón en las patitas, nada que la doctora Kitty Cat y su gran aliado, Cacahuate, no puedan solucionar.

Un bonito día Calabacín, Canela, Trébol, Cacahuate y la doctora Kitty Cat se suben a la gati-ambulancia para irse de campamento, en el trayecto sucederán algunos contratiempos pero la doctora siempre está súper preparada para todo y lleva en su bolso floreado el material necesario para cualquier situación.

El libro es entretenido, si han leído los ejemplares anteriores seguramente lo van a disfrutar, y si no, también, la historia es divertida y las ilustraciones muy bonitas, predominando el color verde en su interior. El único pero que le pongo es que encontré dos faltas de ortografía, hay que cuidar esos detalles porque los libros de Uranito siempre están llenos de calidad.

Recuerden que es importante llevar a sus mascotas con cierta frecuencia al veterinario, si detectan algún malestar no duden en hacerlo, en una de esas se encuentran con la doctora Kitty Cat. Gracias a Ediciones Urano por el envío del ejemplar.

[Sarri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Supersöpö Dr KittyCat is ready to rescue -sarja jatkuu osalla Clover the Bunny. Aluksi Dr KittyCatin vastaanotolle saapuu tassurokkoon sairastuneita pikku eläimiä, mutta ei hätää, Peanut-hiiren avustuksella eläimille saadaan helpotusta ja lohdutusta taudin keskelle. Samalla lukija oppii, mitä lääkärin vastaanotolla tapahtuu. Vastaanoton jälkeen Dr KittyCat on luvannut vielä eläimet telttaretkelle, mutta onko jäljellä enää ketään, joka ei olisi sairastunut rokkoon?

Telttaretki toteutuu, mutta eteen tuleekin tiukka paikka, kun puunhakureissulla loukkaantunut Clover-pupu pitää parantaa.

Ihana, suloinen ja söpö lääkärisarja lapsukaisille.

[Melle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I swear to all that's good and right, I will get cavities from these books. There has been an outbreak of pawpox, and Clover the Bunny gets sick on his first camping trip, and only Dr. KittyCat can help. (It's as obnoxiously adorable as it sounds.) Get this in the hands of animal-loving children who want to be doctors and veterinarians. It's recommended for 2nd and 3rd graders, but ambitious 1st graders would totally dig this, too.

[Martha · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Dr. Kitty Cat series was recommended to me by an avid 2nd grade reader, so I purchased a few in the series. What a fun surprise, in Clover the Bunny, Dr. Kitty runs a doctor's office with a mouse as her assistant. Dr. Kitty and Peanut the assistant take their three friends, Clover the bunny, Nutmeg the guinea pig, and Pumpkin the hamster on a camping trip in their "vanbulance." Dr. Kitty's medical skills come in handy as each animal needs special medical attention. It's just amazing how recuperative Dr. Kitty's special stickers and decorated band aids are for curing her furry friends. The illustrations are so clever, real animal photographs are combined with two color cartoony illustrations. The animals look so believable in their various illustrations. This is an ideal title for students ready to begin "real" chapter books, the furry characters will ignite their imagination, and they'll learn about a few medical instruments featured in the back of the book as well.

[Tayler K · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saw some of these books during check-in one day. I love cats, so of course I stopped to look through them. I loved the illustrations, black and white animal photographs with monochromatic crayon-drawn accents and backgrounds. I didn't want to take all of them, so of course I picked the teal one to take home!

The story was okay (speaking as an adult reader), about a pawpox outbreak and a camping trip, and I imagine this series would be very fun for any kid that wanted to be a doctor or veterinarian. It took me a bit more suspension of disbelief than usual though to imagine little Peanut the mouse lifting all those things or Dr KittyCat knitting.

Definitely a cute series concept and I adore the illustrations.

[Amanda Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not one of my favorites in this series. The predictability started to grate on my nerves and honestly, the little animals, just kept falling over and whining and needing bandages. I started to find Dr. Kittycat just a little too know it all for my taste and it wasn't clear if she was in charge because she was the doctor, or just simply because she was the more adult animal of the camping pack?

[Viridiana Ivashkov · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Esta colección de libros se ha vuelto mi favorita y mi sobrina la adora. Recomiendo estos libros para los pequeños, son una valiosa herramienta para educar a los niños y que pierdan el miedo al personal médico.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

I bought these for our library mostly because of the adorable pictures (and also because kids can't get enough animal-themed early chapter books).

The book was cute, and had a surprising amount of age-appropriate medical terminology.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

peanut the mouse is SO ungrateful of dr kitty cat's knitting and it's like you know what???? a rat would NEVER but that mouse got a respectable job just because his ancestors hired a good pr firm! 5 stars, post review.

[Heather Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

megan spring reading 2017, children's book, chapter book, series, dr. kittycat, camping, animals, cute, doctors, second grade, third grade

[Child960801 · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book, Dr. Kittycat and Peanut take a group of animals out camping and misadventures ensure.

[Jess]

July 2020 - perfect for kids interested in what doctors do, or just cute animals. Short chapters for newly independent readers or a quick read-aloud.

[Kathleen Subbert · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dr. Kitty Cat books are so cute. Adorable illustrations accompany the story of Dr. Kitty Cat and her furry friends.

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply story but adorable illustrations. Young animal lovers will enjoy this series.

[Bookworm86 · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gorgeous children's book with stunning photo/illustrations about a cat and mouse Doctor pair who help a variety of other animals.

[Jen Lynn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Read with my daughters. They loved it. Me not so much.

[Leeann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute book I love it. Easy to read and follow the plot as well. Cute art and you get to learn!!!

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Animal photos mixed in with illustrations makes for an interesting style but my 5 yo enjoyed it as a bedtime read aloud.

[Samantha Lai · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun but can be improve

[Brionne · Rating 4 out of 5]

super cute!

[Krista · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story as Dr. Kitty Cat and friends go camping and find trouble on the way. The story flows well as something is always happening (car sickness, hurt paw, splinter, etc.) with possible new vocabulary words sprinkled throughout story (soothe, keen, dappled, etc.). Great choice for early elementary readers.

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would have LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the Dr. Kittycat series as a child. I would have. I know it. Partly because even as an adult, I am charmed and quite pleased. Partly because I've always had a fondness for cats and animals.

So Clover the Bunny is the second book in the series. Dr. KittyCat and Peanut are planning a camping trip. Sadly, some animals who were planning to go with them came down with paw pox. Fortunately, not everyone got sick. (You do only get paw pox once, and if you've had it, you're immune.) Clover, a bunny, is one of the animals going camping. And it is Clover who happens to need quite a bit of medical attention throughout the book! Dr. KittyCat is always prepared, and so is Peanut!

The story is cute and charming, and, probably won't appeal to every adult certainly. It probably won't appeal to every single child either. But for the right child, this might be the series that gets them super-excited to pick up a book! And series books are so essential in this stage of development!

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is #2 in the Dr. KittyCat series of easy chapter books. It has cute illustrations; simple two-color pencil drawings combined with actual black-and-white photos of real animals. Peanut - a mouse - is Dr. KittyCat's assistant, and their little community of Thistletown is chock full of fluffy little animals. The book is full of mini procedures - removing a splinter, treating car sickness, using a thermometer - with every aspect explained in calm, soothing language. Good books for kids who might be a bit scared of the doctor, or who want to be a doctor, or who just like stories featuring animals. At the back is a little glossary explaining some of the things that are in Dr. KittyCat's medical bag, like tweezers and an ear thermometer.

[Kate McGinty aka Caryn Caldwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. KittyCat, her mouse assistant, and a few other animal friends are off on a camping trip. But a few injuries require Dr. KittyCat's medical knowledge -- and a bunch of reward stickers for her well-behaved patients!

This is a fun new series. The abundant artwork is captivating, with its mix of photographs and illustrations. Students who are interested in animal stories, veterinary medicine, or human medicine, will be especially entertained. Works well as a read-aloud. An afterword has further information about Dr. KittyCat's medical supplies.

[Anna]

Guided Reading Level M

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read with my son. Amusing.

[Holly Letson · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5*

I definitely enjoyed this book, but I liked Posy the Puppy better. There was just so much trouble in this one. Poor Clover the Bunny.