A beautifully illustrated picture book, "Katie Caught a Cold" is about a polar bear cub who starts sneezing just before the Ice Show in which she is skating. Her mother takes excellent care of Katie's cold at home and calls their hippopotamus pediatrician, Dr. Hippo, for advice. The story is accompanied by a helpful "Parent Guide" in which common questions are answered by the pediatrician author: does green nasal discharge require antibiotics? do decongestants really help? does vitman C cause diarrhea? An entertaining, educational and comforting book for both parent and child!
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PreSchool-Grade 2—These kid-friendly stories illustrate symptoms and describe appropriate medical treatment for common childhood ailments. In the first title, Katie, a bear, is sneezing and sniffling and cannot practice for the ice-skating show. In Fever, little Peeper, a frog, is excited about the special picnic, but is not allowed to attend because he has a fever. Finally, Sadie, a giraffe, is preparing to go to the school fair but develops a sore throat. In each book, the protagonist's mother consults Dr. Hippo, a pediatrician. The bright, colorful illustrations depict comfortable home settings. Though the stories are formulaic and idealize doctor-patient relationships, they clearly describe the conditions and offer kids and caregivers suitable medical advice. A pamphlet for parents is included on the inside back cover.—Kristen Frey, Rocky River Public Library, OH
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"Katie is a beautifully illustrated story filled with wisdom both about colds and about the intelligent use of antibiotics." --Paul A. Offit, M.D., Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
"An adorable story that illustrates the importance of patience and TLC when treating the common cold. Fun and informative!" --Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H.,Author, The Holistic Pediatrician (2nd edition, Quill,2002) Professor, Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.
"An adorable story that illustrates the importance of patience and TLC when treating the common cold. Fun and informative!" --Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H.,Author, The Holistic Pediatrician (2nd edition, Quill,2002) Professor, Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.
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This review is from: Katie Caught a Cold (A Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)
What is a cold? My son asked. I read him this book and the illustrations kept his attention and explained to him how it feels to have a cold.
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As always, response was excellent. Received the shipment within a week and in excellent condition.
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Excellent kids' health book,
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This review is from: Katie Caught a Cold (A Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)
Katie the polar bear is excited to be skating in the Ice Show. But a few days before the big event, she comes down with a cold. She doesn't have a fever, but she's sneezing a lot. Will she be better soon so she can skate?In Katie Caught a Cold, Dr. Cowan shows kids and parents the best way to treat a common cold. She explains why antibiotics are almost always unnecessary and over-the-counter medications don't help. Her advice for a quick recovery is rest and fluids. The story is beautifully illustrated by Katy Bratun, and also includes a guide for parents in conquering the common cold. I highly recommend this cute and informative story for all families with young children. Reviewer: Alice Berger, Bergers Book Reviews
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