Farm Flu
by Teresa Bateman, Albert Whitman 2001; ISBN:
0807522740
Ka-choo! Who's sneezing? It's the cow, the chickens, the pigs, the turkeys, the
donkey, and the sheep! All the farm animals have the flu, and Mom is out of
town. Luckily, she has one smart son. He knows just what his mom would do, if it
were he who had the flu! With tissue, tea, and lots of fun, Teresa Bateman
offers a rhyming tale guaranteed to cure whatever ails you. (Publisher)
Now One Foot, Now the Other
by Tomie de Paola, Putnam 1991; ISBN: 0399224009
When Grandfather has a stroke, little Bobby helps him to relearn many of the things that he taught Bobby as a toddler. "Conveys some of the same touching images and genuine fondness as dePaola's companion book, Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs." (Kirkus)
Dr. Duck
by H.M. Ehrlich, Orchard 2000; ISBN: 0531302547
Dr. Duck takes to his van each morning to make the rounds of his woodland
constituency. There are rabbits and weasels and beavers in need of ministering,
a moose requires stitches, a mouse has a fever. But when good Dr. Duck returns
to his house at the end of his day, he feels a cold of his own coming on. Who
should come to his succor but his patients. (Kirkus)
A Visit from Dr. Katz
by Ursula LeGuin, Atheneum 1988; ISBN: 0689313322
When Marianne's mother tells her to stay in bed because she has the flu,
Marianne is unhappy. Then her mother says she'll send in Dr. Katz for a visit.
Dr. Katz is Marianne's two cats. Soon Marianne, with her two friends, drifts off
to sleep. (Ingram)
Tucking Mommy In
by Morag Loh, Orchard 1991; ISBN: 0531070255
A role reversal story where two sisters get their exhausted mother into bed,
telling her a bedtime story and undressing her. This story is adorable and
children will love the girl's take-charge attitude. The colorful illustrations
are superb, conveying a realistic and human quality. (Amazon Reader Review)
Sick Day
by Patricia MacLachlan, Random 2001; ISBN: 0385900074
With a stomachache in her head and a headache in her throat, not to mention a
sore toe, Emily is definitely due for a sick day. Her work-at-home dad takes the
day off to find her stuffed animals, put her hair in ponytails, search for the
thermometer, and serve her broth with a plastic giraffe in it. Somehow, this
ends up being a pretty fun day for Emily and her father, in spite of her having
to "swallow up" and Father having to clean up. By the next day Emily
is feeling well again--unfortunately, her faithful caregiver seems to have
caught the bug now! (Amazon.com)
Red Riding Hood
by James Marshall, Puffin 1993; ISBN: 0140546936
Any version of Red Riding Hood will do, as long as you point out that Granny is
feeling poorly, and that little Red is visiting her to bring her goodies and
make her feel better!
Miss Bindergarten Stays Home From Kindergarten
by Joseph Slate, Dutton
2000; ISBN: 0525463968
In this third book about the canine kindergarten teacher, poor Miss B. is home
in bed with a nasty cold, while Mr. Tusky the elephant substitutes for her. The
children carry on in their alphabetical, rhyming way, with three of them
succumbing to the flu as well. While the rhymes are occasionally forced, the
colorfully detailed illustrations filled with typical kindergarten activities
are sure to please. (Horn Book)
Feel Better, Ernest!
by Gabrielle Vincent, Greenwillow 1988; ISBN:
0688077250
A story of kindness shared again by the tiny, delicate mouse called Celestine
and the lumbering bear, Ernest. Ernest is lugubrious in his illness, and
Celestine is determined to nurse him to the fullest. The true feelings of being
sick and the labors of being a care-taker are explored. In an effort to prepare
a comforting supper, the kitchen is overflowing. In one delightful double-page
spread, a series of irregularly placed boxes surrounds the now-laughing Ernest
as persistent Celestine cheers him by dancing, drawing, and performing creative
dramatics.
Sammy and the Robots
by Ian Whybrow, Orchard 2001; ISBN: 0531303276
When Sammy's favorite robot stops working his Gran thinks it would be best to
send his Robot to the hospital because they'll know how to fix it there. But who
will help Gran when her cough sends her to the hospital? A Robot, of corse.
Special, new, cough-blasting robots carefully made by a very concerned little
grandson just for his Gran. Ian Whybrow's affectionate, entertaining, and highly
recommended picturebook story is wonderfully showcased and enhanced with Adrian
Reynolds' lively and colorful artwork. (Amazon Reader Review)
