Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor - Hardcover

Young, Judy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1585368458 ISBN 13: 9781585368457

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press, 2014

Synopsis

Meet Digger and Daisy! They are brother and sister. These dogs like to explore their world and see new things. Sometimes they agree with each other. Sometimes they disagree. But no matter the situation, one thing always stays the same--their love and concern for each other. In playful, simple stories written especially for the K-1 audience, author Judy Young explores the dynamics and nuances of the sibling relationship. In Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor, Digger feels unwell and Daisy takes him to the doctor. But the checkup doesn't go as Daisy had planned.

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From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 2—A pup wakes up one morning not feeling well. His older sister springs into action, toting poor Digger to the doctor's office in a red wagon. He is afraid he will need a shot, though Daisy assures him that shots make you feel better and only hurt a little. With her repeated coaxing and entreaties of "You must be brave," Digger consents to have his eyes, ears, and mouth checked. The doctor concludes that he simply has a cold. His sister, however, is due for a shot. Suddenly sweating, Daisy says she doesn't want a one and now claims that they hurt. The final page shows an irritated Daisy being reminded of her own advice. The repetitive, simple text helps emerging readers gain confidence, and the story deals with a common, relatable fear. The cartoon art is brightly colored and includes a few doggie jokes, e.g., a sign on the title page reading, "Paws for your flu shot!" After the situational and textual repetition, the twist at the end will give readers (especially younger siblings) a giggle. For general purchase, especially in libraries in which beginning readers are heavily used.—Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FL

About this edition

• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1585368458
• ISBN 13: 9781585368457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Sullivan Dana