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Veronica's Very Important Scratch
Veronica has a problem.
A very important problem.
She has an itch she just can’t reach.
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About the Book
Set in the Austrian Alps, Veronica and the Clever Broom follows Veronica, a Swiss Brown cow who notices what others overlook.
When Veronica finds an old broom, she realises that each end can be used in a different way — stiff bristles for tough scratches, and a smooth handle for gentler ones. While the other animals dismiss her ideas, Veronica keeps experimenting, learning, and quietly helping.
When a sudden problem arises, Veronica’s thoughtful approach proves that being different can be a real strength.
Why Children Love Veronica
• She’s curious and kind
• She figures things out through trying and experimenting
• She doesn’t give up when others don’t understand
• She’s funny without trying to be
Why Parents Love This Book
• Encourages problem-solving without preaching
• Supports resilience and independent thinking
• Celebrates intelligence in many forms
• Gently introduces STEM-style thinking through story
• Warm, humorous, and ideal for repeated reading
Inspired by a True Story
Veronica and the Clever Broom was inspired by a real BBC-reported scientific discovery about an Austrian cow who astonished researchers by using tools — including brooms — in sophisticated ways.
This book reimagines that remarkable behaviour through a playful, fictional lens for young readers, reminding us that curiosity and intelligence often appear where we least expect them.
Book Details
Title: Veronica and the Clever Broom
Series: Veronica Thinks Differently
Age Range: 4–7
Format: Picture Book (24–32 pages)
Themes: Curiosity, problem-solving, resilience, thinking differently
Setting: The Austrian Alps
Series Information
This is the first book in the Veronica Thinks Differently series, a collection of picture books that celebrate observation, creativity, and quiet confidence as Veronica solves everyday problems in her alpine world.
Did you know?
Veronica’s story began in the real world! In Austria, high in the mountains, scientists once met a very clever cow who surprised everyone. This cow used tools — like sticks and brooms — to scratch herself in smart ways. She even used different ends of the same broom for different kinds of scratches! The scientists were amazed. They realised that cows might be much smarter than people had thought. Veronica in this book is a make-believe character, but her curiosity and clever thinking were inspired by that real cow. Sometimes, the most amazing ideas come from simply noticing what’s around you. So next time you have a problem, look around. You might already have just the thing you need!
Based Upon a True Story
Reviews of Veronica's Very Important Scratch
Great book, kids loved it
My two kids love it, just ordered the new book
Loved the illustrations, so graphic
I had the kids sitting behind as I read it because they wanted to see the images while I was reading.
Luckily the Paperback version is such a great size because the children could easily see all the pictures.
Wow, super book for young kids
I loved reading this to my children, it had me in tears, it really helped in explaining the situation to the kids in a way that helped.
I also joined their free club and was able to download a few thinsg for the kids iPad.
I read Veronica's VIS to my two kids !!
I read Veronica’s Very Important Scratch to my two Children and the loved it.
I have now read it to them every night for the past week.
I rally ove the book because it is teaching them something
My Books
Veronica's Very Important Scratch
Veronica has a problem.
A very important problem.
She has an itch she just can’t reach.
While the other animals rub, rush, and give up, Veronica does something different — she stops to think. When she discovers an old broom with two very different ends, Veronica realises that the answer to her problem might already be right in front of her.
What begins as a simple scratch soon becomes a clever discovery that helps more than just Veronica.
A gentle, funny story about curiosity, problem-solving, and the power of noticing what others miss.
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Veronica and The Very Noisy Bell
When the animals need help, they shout.
And shout.
And shout.
But the messages don’t always get through.
Veronica begins to wonder if there’s a better way to be heard. With a bell, a rope, and some clever timing, she discovers that clear communication can make all the difference.
A story about listening, sharing ideas, and finding your voice.
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Veronica's Busy Day
Veronica loves to help. A muddy blanket? She'll scrub it. Lost acorns? She'll find them. A hat stuck in a tree? No problem.
But when every animal on the farm starts calling her name at once, Veronica discovers that even the cleverest cow can't do everything alone.
It takes her friends to remind her of something important — asking for help is just as brave as giving it.
A warm, reassuring story about kindness, knowing your limits, and learning that rest isn't giving up — it's how we keep going.
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