A Piglet Called Truffle

This charming chapter book introduces Jasmine Green, a resourceful and compassionate girl living on a farm with her veterinarian mother. When Jasmine finds a tiny, struggling piglet overlooked by its owner, she takes it upon herself to secretly nurse it back to health. The story beautifully explores themes of empathy, responsibility, and the bond between children and animals. It's an ideal read for children aged 4-11 who love animals and gentle adventures, offering a heartwarming narrative about standing up for the vulnerable.

Meet Jasmine Green — an aspiring veterinarian who adores animals! Can her kindness and know-how save a piglet in trouble in this delightful series debut? Jasmine Green loves animals. Her mother is a veterinarian. Her father is a farmer. And her brother and sister are . . . well, they’re mostly annoying. But being in the Green family means seeing and taking care of animals all the time. While helping her mom on a house call, Jasmine visits a new litter of piglets and discovers a forgotten runt hidden underneath its brothers and sisters. Poor little piglet. It is so tiny that it can’t even drink! Its owner refuses to rescue it. So it is up to Jasmine to save the pig . . . secretly. What will happen if anyone finds out? Author Helen Peters and illustrator Ellie Snowdon introduce the irresistible pair of clever, caring Jasmine and lovable Truffle, while capturing the beauty and bustle of a family farm. A kind of James Herriot for a new generation, this first book in the Jasmine Green series is for anyone who loves helping animals.