I bought this book before starting rotations at a pediatric clinic. Peds has never been my specialty, so this book has been a handy little resource. It's easy to scan through to find information about pediatric illnesses and conditions. The format is easy to follow, and I really like the bulleted format and charts--they're real time savers. I only wish there had been a newer edition--the immunization guidelines are from 2007, so some of the information is a little dated. All in all, though, it was worth it!