All Creatures Great and Small is a memoir that captures the joys and trials of James Herriot, a newly minted veterinarian navigating life and work in the rugged Yorkshire Dales. With warmth, wit, and honesty, Herriot shares his encounters with eccentric farmers, unpredictable animals, and moments of quiet grace that reveal the deep connection between people and the creatures they care for.

For 50 years, generations of readers have flocked to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye.