Product Description

A beautifully illustrated picture book, "Katie Caught a Cold" is about a polar bear cub who starts sneezing just before the Ice Show in which she is skating. Her mother takes excellent care of Katie's cold at home and calls their hippopotamus pediatrician, Dr. Hippo, for advice. The story is accompanied by a helpful "Parent Guide" in which common questions are answered by the pediatrician author: does green nasal discharge require antibiotics? do decongestants really help? does vitman C cause diarrhea? An entertaining, educational and comforting book for both parent and child!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #652255 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780975351635
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 2—These kid-friendly stories illustrate symptoms and describe appropriate medical treatment for common childhood ailments. In the first title, Katie, a bear, is sneezing and sniffling and cannot practice for the ice-skating show. In Fever, little Peeper, a frog, is excited about the special picnic, but is not allowed to attend because he has a fever. Finally, Sadie, a giraffe, is preparing to go to the school fair but develops a sore throat. In each book, the protagonist's mother consults Dr. Hippo, a pediatrician. The bright, colorful illustrations depict comfortable home settings. Though the stories are formulaic and idealize doctor-patient relationships, they clearly describe the conditions and offer kids and caregivers suitable medical advice. A pamphlet for parents is included on the inside back cover.—Kristen Frey, Rocky River Public Library, OH
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Review
"An adorable story that illustrates the importance of patience and TLC when treating the common cold. Fun and informative!" -- Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H.,Author, The Holistic Pediatrician (2nd edition, Quill,2002) Professor, Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.

"An adorable story that illustrates the importance of patience and TLC when treating the common cold. Fun and informative!" --Kathi J. Kemper, M.D., M.P.H.,Author, The Holistic Pediatrician (2nd edition, Quill,2002) Professor, Pediatrics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C.

"Katie is a beautifully illustrated story filled with wisdom both about colds and about the intelligent use of antibiotics." -- Paul A. Offit, M.D., Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

"Katie is a beautifully illustrated story filled with wisdom both about colds and about the intelligent use of antibiotics." --Paul A. Offit, M.D., Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Pediatrics, The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.

About the Author
Dr. Cowan is a pediatrician who trained and practiced for many years at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children in Boston. A board certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Cowan writes with humor and years of pediatric experience: she knows children inside out and writes delightful stories to help children deal with the illnesses and issues important to them.

Customer Reviews

Great Book, Great Service.
As always, response was excellent. Received the shipment within a week and in excellent condition.

Excellent kids' health book
Katie the polar bear is excited to be skating in the Ice Show. But a few days before the big event, she comes down with a cold. She doesn't have a fever, but she's sneezing a lot. Will she be better soon so she can skate?

In Katie Caught a Cold, Dr. Cowan shows kids and parents the best way to treat a common cold. She explains why antibiotics are almost always unnecessary and over-the-counter medications don't help. Her advice for a quick recovery is rest and fluids.

The story is beautifully illustrated by Katy Bratun, and also includes a guide for parents in conquering the common cold. I highly recommend this cute and informative story for all families with young children.

Reviewer: Alice Berger, Bergers Book Reviews

A MUST HAVE for parents and caregivers
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!