Dr. Hippo Books: Helping Kids Understand Illness
Thursday, May 07, 2009 Posted by Felicia
You may remember last month my review on Dr. Hippo's latest book, The Moose with Loose Poops. The book is all about gastroenteritis and its effects on Miles the moose. I was more than impressed with the book and was excited to have the opportunity to review the rest of the series! As I mention in my last review, I used to work as an elementary school counselor and saw a need for these books daily! It is nice to have common illnesses put on a child's level to help normalize and bring comfort to the child.Dr. Hippo's books are written by Dr. Charlotte Cowan who is a pediatrician with three children of her own. Every Dr. Hippo book comes with A Guide For Parents slipped into the back that details all the facts and tips about the particular illness covered in the book that parents will want to know!
What I love about each of these books is the fact that Dr. Cowan has taken the time to illustrate what children feel all the time about illnesses. She points out the nervousness Eddie feels in The Little Elephant with the Big Earache when he is walking up to the doctor's office. So many children are nervous about their experience at the doctor and being fully aware of what is about to happen can help. Dr. Hippo books also help explain to children about proper ways to manage illnesses. Katie is encouraged to sneeze into her sleeve in Katie Caught a Cold. Sometimes it may stick with children more when they see trusted, colorful characters demonstra
ting the ins and outs of illnesses. Common side effects and symptoms are also pointed out. Peeper is surprised to find spots all over him after a fever in Peeper Has a Fever. It is also common for children to be disappointed in the fact that they will not be able to participate in certain activites until they are feeling better. In Sadie's Sore Throat, all little Sadie the giraffe wants to do is to attend the fair like planned. I love how Dr. Cowan creates an open dialogue between parent and child to try and sort out these feelings.All five books in the series are extremely well written. I love the attention to detail on the illustrations as well. There is just enough information to keep your child interested and informed without going over board. Dr. Hippo's books really should be in every parents library. What wonderful resources to refer to when your child inevitably has one of these illnesses.
Dr. Hippo Books retail for about $17.95 and are on sale at Amazon right now for about $14! You can also find Dr. Hippo Books at your local bookstore.
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Laureen!
May 7, 2009 2:02 AM
Peeper Has a Fever, because my son likes frog.
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Sadie's sore throat because my little one calls his sore throats "spicy throats" and would identify with the character.
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I would choose Peeper has a fever. Mainly because when Gracie has a fever, she just doesn't understand why she get's so hot. Maybe this would explain it on her level. Thanks!
May 7, 2009 7:34 AM
I would choose Katie Caught a Cold - My niece seems to catch colds quite often.
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May 7, 2009 7:43 AM
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I am choosing The Moose with Loose Poops because I have one child with Crohn's Disease. Loose stools is something that happens alot with her. Thanks.
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'Katie Caught a Cold' sounds like the book my kids could relate the most to.
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I would like to have the book Katie Catches a Cold. Why? Well because I think kids need to understand what a cold is.
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I like the peeper has a fever book. just so my daughter could understand more about it. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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I would choose the little elephant with a big earache because unfortunately my son seems plagued with those already.
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I would choose Peeper has a fever because my daughter has a fever right now :(
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May 7, 2009 2:12 PM
I'd choose Peeper Has a Fever.
Little kids with fevers are just. so. miserable. I'd love to have a good way to explain it to my little guy the next time he's ill!
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May 7, 2009 2:21 PM
Peeper Has A Fever because Theo gets fevers a lot (teething, vaccinations, etc) and I'd want him to understand about them.
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May 7, 2009 3:04 PM
I would choose The Moose with Loose Poops because it would go well with the book ny daughter already has called Everyone Poops. And because I am immature and the title made me laugh :)
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May 7, 2009 3:05 PM
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The Moose with Loose Poops because my son has problems with toddler diarrhea.
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May 7, 2009 7:45 PM
So cute!! I would choose Sadie has a Sore Throat because they plague our house often and they're so frustrating...you feel awful but can't do much about it! At least reading about it would make you feel like someone understands!
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I would choose Katie Caught a Cold because my son has had a cold AND he has an Aunt Katie!
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May 8, 2009 10:39 AM
I would choose The Moose with Loose Poops because as I type this my son is home from school due to vomiting and diarhea. Ugh.
May 8, 2009 12:29 PM
the Little Elephant with a Big Earache. The kids have them all the time! Thanks.
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I would love Katie Catches A Cold because my granddaughter is always sick with colds and she could totally relate to this and it would help her to understand that she is not the only one. (keep in mind I'm not a writer) Thank you!
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I like peeper has a fever because my daughter gets fevers and I am sure she would love this book.
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May 8, 2009 6:52 PM
My son would like the little elephant with the big earache since he likes elephants and has had ear infections in the past. Thanks for the chance.
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May 8, 2009 7:39 PM
Sadie's Sore Throat, because my kids are fascinated by germs and how to fight them.
May 8, 2009 9:23 PM
I think "Peeper Has a Fever" looks really cute. Cute way to make healthy habits fun for kids to learn.
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I would choose Sadie's Sore Throat because this is always the most distressing illness for my kids.
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I would chose "Katie Caught a Cold" because my boys always seem to be picking up a new cold.
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I would choose Katie Caught a Cold because lately my daughter is either getting over a cold or picking up a new one.
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I'd like Katie Caught a Cold because that's my daughter's name.
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Katie Caught a Cold because my grandkids always have colds and this may help.
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The Moose with Loose Poops! Because that is the greatest title of a book ever.
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I would choose Sadie's Sore Throat, because I love giraffes!
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I would choose the Katie Caught a Cold b/c we keep getting colds! yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com
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I would choose the peeper has a feaver.
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Katie Caught a Cold because my little grandson asks me why he gets colds, so I think this would be fun to read and learn at the same time.
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I would choose Katie Caught a Cold because we are always dealing with colds during the winter months.
May 11, 2009 6:54 PM
I would choose Katie Caught A Cold because colds are so common and it would help my lil one understand better about how she feels when she has a cold.
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May 11, 2009 9:20 PM
I would choose "Peeper Has a Fever," because my kids really dislike having their tempatures taken.
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May 12, 2009 12:33 AM
I would choose The Little Elephant With the Big Earache because my daughter has had a few bouts with earaches the last few months and suffered the most from this as opposed to any other pain. It would be great to let her know that she's not alone and that it is a "normal" occurrence. Thanks!
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May 12, 2009 3:39 PM
I would like Sadie has a Sore Throat. It would be lovely to have a book to help explain to my son what's happening when he's sick.
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May 13, 2009 11:10 AM
I'd like The Little Elephant with the Big Earache for my toddler because he loves elephants and he sometimes says "ear hurt" and I wonder if he has an earache or if his ear is hurting for other reasons. Maybe the book would help him explain better when he's sick or when he was just laying on his ear funny.
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I would choose the The Little Elephant with the Big Earache. My girls seem to get so many earaches.
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May 14, 2009 10:36 AM
I'd like Katie Caught a Cold.
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May 14, 2009 3:21 PM
I would pick the Little Elephant with the Big earache because I've had lifelong earaches
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May 15, 2009 9:24 AM
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May 15, 2009 12:53 PM
I would pick The Little Elephant with the Big Earache, my grandson has experienced ear aches.
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May 15, 2009 1:34 PM
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May 15, 2009 2:01 PM
The Moose with Loose Poops because for some reason my kids will be interested in anything w/ the word poop in it- UGGGHHH!
May 15, 2009 3:36 PM
the moose with loose poops would really gross my husband out, so i would have to go with that one!
May 15, 2009 4:27 PM
count me in I would love to read these
May 16, 2009 2:45 PM
I like Katie Caught a Cold
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May 16, 2009 7:28 PM
The Little Elephant with the Big Earache because my daughter has frequent earaches and has had 3 surgeries on her ears already
May 16, 2009 7:29 PM
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May 18, 2009 11:45 AM
I would love Sadies Sore throat because my Sister in Laws name is Sadie and I love giraffes!
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May 19, 2009 1:37 AM
What child doesn't love potty humor, so the Moose with Loose Poops would be a hit!
May 19, 2009 10:32 PM
I would like the moose with loose poop. My daughter refers to her runny poop as "melting poop"
May 20, 2009 1:15 AM
Peeper Has a Fever is the one I would chose..because that is the one that my kids have dealt with the most.
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May 20, 2009 7:10 AM
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May 20, 2009 1:54 PM
The Little Elephant with the Big Earache because it's a common problem here. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
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May 20, 2009 1:59 PM
Sadie's Sore Throat would be my top pick.Thanks!
May 20, 2009 6:03 PM
I'd pick, The Moose with Loose Poops. A few months ago, we had the stomach flu in our house. Not much fun when you are a family of 8.
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May 20, 2009 9:29 PM
I would get the Moose with Loose Poops because it sounds hilarious.
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May 20, 2009 10:47 PM
I would choose Katie Caught a Cold because I would love to have something to explain to my children how germs are spread.
May 20, 2009 10:48 PM
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May 20, 2009 11:57 PM
I would choose The Moose with Loose Poops for the title alone!
May 20, 2009 11:58 PM
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May 21, 2009 10:55 AM
The Moose with Loose Poops because you know poop is a hot topic with little boys!
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May 21, 2009 1:38 PM
id choose peeper has a fever because i like frogs :)
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May 21, 2009 4:23 PM
Katie Caught a Cold.. my kids catch them every once in a while..
May 21, 2009 4:37 PM
Katie Caught a Cold would be my pick. It's amazing how many colds two 2 year olds can pick up and share!
May 21, 2009 5:14 PM
Sadie’s Sore Throat would be my pick. My son has one once in awhile.
May 21, 2009 5:14 PM
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May 21, 2009 9:34 PM
I'd choose Peeper Has a Fever because it can help with explaining it to a child.
May 21, 2009 10:51 PM
I'd like Katie Caught a Cold because it seems like my daughter always has a cold.
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