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Series: How Do Dinosaurs

by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Mark Teague

Best-selling team Yolen and Teague are back, and this time, the story revolves around sick dinosaurs that catch the flu and must go to the doctor. Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. So how do dinosaurs get well soon?

Miss Bindergarten Stays Home from Kindergarten

Series: Miss Bindergarten

by Joseph Slate Illustrated by Ashley Wolff

A playful take on a topic that all parents can relate to: getting sick! The ever-lovable Miss Bindergarten is not feeling well. The flu strikes on Sunday, so she has to stay home from kindergarten on Monday. Mr. Tusky (who is a wee bit rusty) will be her substitute, but it just won't be the same.

Groundhog Gets a Say

by Pamela C. Swallow Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

There's so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and Groundhog has decided it's time to tell the world the Hog truth.

Ah-choo

by Christine Taylor-Butler Illustrated by Carol Koeller

A girl spends a sick day at home. She counts one bowl of soup, two cups of tea, and up to ten activities and objects to pass time in bed. Rhyming text and big "Ah-choos!" add up to a fun day indoors.

I Hate to Be Sick!

Series: Just for You!

by Aamir Bermiss

Everyone gets sick now and then! In this lively rhyming book, a boy tells about a day he had to stay home from school and how his dad helped him feel better.

Jordan's Silly Sick Day

by Justine Fontes Illustrated by Jared Lee

- Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introducing age-appropriate vocabulary. - Top reading specialists have leveled this text as appropriate for fluent readers. - The rhyming text helps children decipher words.