Elvis & Romeo Visit the Vet: Ready-to-Read Level 1

Elvis & Romeo

by David Soman, Jacky Davis

Elvis and Romeo go to the vet in the second book in the charming Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from the bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl.

Elvis and Romeo are going to the vet for checkups. Elvis does not want to go or even to talk about it, but Romeo loves veterinarian visits—getting his ears and eyes checked…and getting a treat at the end! Can he convince Elvis the vet isn’t so bad?

Genres: Animals, Dogs, Childrens, Picture Books, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

Published August 26, 2025

About the author

David Soman hails from a family of artists, and has been drawing since he could walk (over to the kitchen walls to draw on them). He is the New York Times bestselling co-creator of the Ladybug Girl series with his wife Jacky Davis, as well as author and illustrator of Three Bears in a Boat and The Monster Next Door. David, Jacky, their children, and a big furry dog live in New York’s Hudson Valley. When not working on picture books, shoveling snow, or chopping firewood, David is an instructor at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

Reviews

[Rod Brown · Rating 2 out of 5]

An enthusiastic labradoodle tries to convince his serious buddy, a bulldog named Elvis, that there's no need to be anxious about a trip to the vet.

I want to like this odd couple, but their stories are just ever so bland.

[Jessica Young · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like Elephant and Piggie but with two dog friends. I always enjoy beginning readers that actually have a bit of a compelling plot line.

[Becky · Rating 3 out of 5]

First sentence: Hi, Elvis! Hi, Romeo!

Premise/plot: Elvis does NOT want to be at the vet. Romeo is trying to convince his friend that the vet isn't that bad because the vet gives treats after the visit. Will Elvis be convinced?

My thoughts: The illustrations of Elvis and Romeo are CUTE and adorable and lovely. The story itself is super-simple. Two dogs at the vet. Speech bubbles reveal their dialogue/conversation.

I liked this one well enough. It is a ready-to-read reader, level 1. At this level usually any plot you get is a treat. So this DOES have a plot and it DOES have characters. So for being a level one reader, it's good. That being said, leveled readers are never going to be super incredible most amazing thing ever reads. So recommended for the target audience for sure.

[Adele · Rating 2 out of 5]

Boring and confusing - did the dogs take themselves to the vet? Even the very minimal positives of Romeo's silly cuteness and Elvis' amusing grumpiness weren't used particularly well in this installment.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gave my 8 year old daughter little trouble.

[TJE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute story, Tea thought was funny and wanted to read multiple times