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Dr. Guinea Pig George
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Children should feel they can be whatever they want to be--after all, if a guinea pig can be a doctor...

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Carole P. Roman
Feb 12, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Guinea Pig George lives with the family of Doctor George. Each time the phone rings and the doctor prepares to make a house call, Guinea Pig George sneaks into the bag to accompany the good doctor. One day, he falls out of the bag and decides to explore bit. He happens upon an urgent situation, someone needs a doctor. He saves the day with his experience. Charming, whimsical, and entertaining, Dr. Guinea Pig George is an adorable story for guinea pig lovers everywhere.
Melanie Adkins
Apr 06, 2017 rated it it was amazing
Guinea Pig George is a very special Guinea Pig. His human is a doctor. Sometimes, Guinea Pig George stows away in his human's doctor bag when he makes house calls. One day Guinea Pig George fell out of the bag. He makes his way to a nearby house. Once there he isn't sure what to do next.

I don't like Guinea Pigs, but I love Guinea Pig George. This story is fun. The writing is remarkable and the characters perfectly lovable. Your child will love this story. Perfect for gift-giving or just to ad
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Barbara Ann
Jan 09, 2018 rated it it was amazing
Dr. George is a rather forgetful doctor who lives in a family with a guinea pig who also bears the name George. Unknown to anyone, George, the guinea pig, sneaks into the doctor's bag each day. He accompanies the doctor on his rounds and pays attention to everything the humans do. One day, the doctor drops his bag and the guinea pig tumbles out. Clever George finds his way to the patient's home ahead of the doctor. Both George's learn an important lesson.

This book is a good choice for a beginnin
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Erin Harris
Mar 07, 2017 rated it it was amazing
The duo behind What's at the End of Your Nose reunite to bring kids this delightful story about a guinea pig who thinks he's a doctor. Just about every child can relate to having a pet who takes on human qualities, and kids will love this little guy. George is quiet but sharp. Innocent but adventurous. And when he suddenly gets the opportunity to make the most of his skills--despite his apprehension--he proves to be a medicine man indeed, as he soothes a mother and her child, and speeds the chil ...more
Jessica Adams
Jan 23, 2018 rated it it was amazing
My daughters and I enjoyed Dr. Guinea Pig George. It was a very cute story and my daughters were laughing out loud at what Guinea Pig George was getting himself into! The story was very original and quite entertaining! I thought the story was a little short, so I'm hoping there will be plenty more adventures for Dr. Guinea Pig George!
The pictures were cute, and made my daughters say, "Awe!" They also love the name of the author's current guinea pig. Maybe he could join in on an adventure sometim
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