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Peeper Has a Fever (Dr. Hippo Story)

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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.

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

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.

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!

As a big fan of the Dr. Hippo series, this one is my favorite. How many times as parents (or physicians for that matter) have we been faced with a child with a high fever who feels terrible? In this story we have a wonderful example of what TO do, and we see it played out with a very involved father. Like all the Dr. Hippo books, the illustrations are marvelous, creating a full, imaginative world where different animals live together. I am collecting them all!

Dr Cowan's set of colorful animal storybooks is a must for all families and libraries to own. Her gentle, wise and witty words will appeal to children and parents alike. Children will relate to the animal characters' experiences as their own, whether suffering a fever, cold or earache. The pediatric information is comforting and sound. Looking forward to Dr. Cowan's future storybooks on common childhood ilnesses!