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

Charlotte Cowan (Author), Susan Banta (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Dr. Hippo Story

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"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

"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 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

About the Author

Dr. Cowan is a pediatrician who trained and practiced for many years at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children where she remains on staff. A Board Certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Cowan is now writing fulltime: her stories are about medical issues important to children and are written to entertain, educate and reassure both parent and child. Dr. Cowan is married and has three children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: The Hippocratic Press; Har/Pap edition (October 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975351621
• ISBN-13: 978-0975351628
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 9.2 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 Best Sellers Rank: #1,287,864 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Educational Material, April 21, 2011

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This review is from: Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)

My son learns by reading books that explain things he is experiencing so I bought this book to explain to him how a fever makes you feel.

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

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Alice Berger "Bergers Book Reviews" (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)

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

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Steven "BookDads.com" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story) (Hardcover)

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.