Meet Betty
A little racoon
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with a big heart
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A little racoon • with a big heart •
“Hi! My Name Is Betty!” is a children’s book written by Louisiana veterinarian, Dr. Bob Marshall, which details the true story of Betty the raccoon, a unique member of the Marshall family!
After falling from her nest, a baby raccoon is rescued by a veterinarian named Dr. Bob and his daughter. They lovingly name her Betty and bring her into their home. Comforted and fed, Betty becomes a part of Dr. Bob's family, learning about the world in her own special way, where every day is a new adventure.
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“I adore raccoons, and Betty's story really touched my heart. I am sure it will touch the hearts of children of all ages. I loved that there's a collection of family photographs of the real-life Betty in the book. Hi! My Name is Betty! is the perfect gift for any animal lover or young reader who loves raccoons.”
-Emma Megan, Readers’ Favorites
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ABOUT
DR. BOB
Dr. Bob is the proud owner and veterinarian of Coursey Blvd Animal Hospital. He has been serving pet owners and their furry friends in the Baton Rouge area since 1985. As a graduate of the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Bob opened the doors to Coursey Blvd Animal Hospital in 1987. Dr. Bob’s 35 years of experience makes him one of the most skilled veterinarians in the state of Louisiana. There’s no shortage for his passion and deep care for animals.
One summer day in 2019, a baby raccoon who had fallen out of her nest came into Dr. Bob’s care. He lovingly named her Betty and brought her into his home. Comforted and fed, Betty became a part of Dr. Bob's family, learning about the world in her own special way, where every day is a new adventure.
In Hi! My Name is Betty! Dr. Bob recounts the many happy memories he and his family shared with Betty before returning her home to the forest. A playful testament to the responsibility humans have for the critters who live among us, young readers will surely fall in love with Betty themselves and gain a new appreciation for the wonders of the world around them.
