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. 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. Hi! My Name is Betty was recently awarded second place in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards in Non-Fiction! Follow the link below to find out more! https: //story-monsters-book-awards.squarespace.com/purple-dragonfly-winners/purple-2024 Dr. Bob Marshall is a lifelong animal lover and beloved veterinarian. A graduate of LSU School of Veterinary Medicine, he opened the Coursey Boulevard Animal Hospital in Baton Rouge in 1987, where he still practices today. He lives in Baton Rouge, LA with his wife Laura. Father to Samantha and Stephanie, he co-wrote Hi! My Name is Betty! with his son Jeremy and his daughter-in-law Kristin.