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Summary: Peeper is so excited. Today is the big picnic and diving contest. But he's not hungry, and he's hot on the outside but cold on the inside. Uh, oh! He has a fever. While Mom and Lilypad go to the picnic, Peeper stays home to rest with dad. When the rain came and washed out the picnic, they postponed the diving contest until Saturday. Can Peeper get better by then? The Dr. Hippo series helps kids and parents understand and treat common childhood illnesses.
Type of Reading: bedtime story, anytime reading, family reading, playtime reading, read aloud book
Recommended Age: read together: 2 to 7; read yourself: 7 to 9
Interest Level: 3 to 6
Reading Level: 2.7
Little Kid Reaction: Review pending.
Big Kid Reaction: Even though fevers aren't new in our house, I still learned something. The stories are enjoyable and kids will "listen" to what the book says ... even if Mom says the same thing. Like the other stories, Peeper loses out on something he wants to do. Although the "second chance" may not happen in real life, it teaches kids to see past wallowing in the "now" and think about tomorrow.
Pros: Colorful illustrations, sweet characters, and a strong story combine to make this a wonderful book to share when your little one is under the weather.
Cons: None.
Borrow or Buy: Buy. Every family with young kids needs this book and all of the others in the series. They are the equivalent to comfort food for a sick child.
Educational Themes: The story is built to convey factual information about having a fever: why it happens, what is a dangerous temperature, what to do to get better. But there are also opportunities to talk about feelings (disappointment, excitement) and thinking positive.
Literary Categories: fiction - picture book, animal stories, health and medicine, series book
Date(s) Reviewed: November 2008
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