Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)

by Charlotte Cowan (Author) "Peeper woke up with a start..." (more)

Editorial Reviews

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"A calm and confident approach to fever shared in a clear, educational and engaging fashion." -- Dr. Mark Pasternack, Chief, Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Boston, MA

"A calm and confident approach to fever shared in a clear, educational and engaging fashion." --Dr. Mark Pasternack, Chief, Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Boston, MA

"A mixture of excellent storytelling, fine illustrations and sound pediatric advice." -- Dr. Stanford Shulman, Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

"A mixture of excellent storytelling, fine illustrations and sound pediatric advice." --Dr. Stanford Shulman, Chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL

"Peeper's story is filled with humor, warmth, tenderness--and excellent medical care. What a fantastic resource for families!" -- Dr. Alan Greene, Author "First Kicks to First Steps," July 2005

"Peeper's story is filled with humor, warmth, tenderness--and excellent medical care. What a fantastic resource for families!" --Dr. Alan Greene, Author "First Kicks to First Steps," July 2005

Product Description
Written by a pediatrician, "Peeper" is about a young frog whose plans to compete in a Diving Contest are upset by a high fever. His father takes excellent care of Peeper who is better by the end of the book. The story is filled with tips for taking care of a child with fever. A separate parent guide is included which answers many common questions about fever.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: The Hippocratic Press; Har/Pap edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975351621
• ISBN-13: 978-0975351628
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #418,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read & sensible advice for a child's fever, June 24, 2009

By	Alice Berger "Bergers Book Reviews" (North Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

Peeper really wants to go with his family to the big picnic, but he's woken up with a 104F fever. After a call to Dr. Hippo, his mom says he needs to stay home, so his dad stays with him to keep him company. Keeping cool will make him feel better, so Peeper takes a bath and eats ice cream and popsicles. And since the diving contest is postponed, he recovers in time to participate.

Peeper Has a Fever is part of the Dr. Hippo series, designed to explain illnesses to children so they understand what's happening to their bodies. This book shows us the stages of Peeper's illness and how he gets better by taking his medicine, resting and cooling off.

In addition to the story, a guide for parents is included, which explains what to look for when a child has a fever, and how to handle it. I highly recommend this cute and informative story for all families with young children.

Reviewer: Alice Berger

5.0 out of 5 stars Children can learn about fevers., June 9, 2009

By	Steven "BookDads.com" - See all my reviews

Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story)
Peeper the little frog is very excited to go to the Picnic and Diving Contest, but his plans are ruined when his mother discovers that he has a fever and calls the doctor. Peeper is very disappointed that his mother and little sister Lily are going off to the picnic without him, but with some gentle care and company from his father he'll soon be feeling better. And when his mother returns with the news that rain has postponed the Diving Contest, Peeper may still get a chance to win a ribbon after all.

Peeper's parents work together to help him in this story, and it's Peeper's dad who stays home to care for him and cook dinner while Peeper's mom takes his sister to the picnic. It's a wonderful example of shared responsibilities for both children and adults alike, and shows how fathers as well as mothers can help to comfort a sick child. Like the other books in the Dr. Hippo Series, Peeper Has A Fever can also help children understand what is happening to them when they are sick and reduce their worry. It clearly explains some of the confusing things about having a fever, such as feeling too cold instead of too hot. There is also a guide for parents included as a separate booklet, Figuring Out Your Child's Fever, with very sensible and helpful advice on dealing with fevers, which can often be confusing and disturbing to parents. The parent's guide alone makes Peeper a good gift for new or expectant parents, including those adopting children older than infancy, since it contains guidelines for treating children of all ages.

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE for parents and caregivers, January 8, 2009

By	K. Vetrano (New York) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I LOVE! LOVE! LOVE the Dr. Hippo series of books! They are a must have for any parent or those who care for young children.

The stories are easy to read and understand for children. The artwork is colorful, cheery and adoable.

I found the parent information section in the back pocket a must have. I learn a lot about everyday ailments that I never knew before.

I love these books!