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| ISBN 9780763665029 Hardcover $16.99 Candlewick Press 32 pages ~ ages 3 - 7 |
Think spacey, think little aliens, think what it might be "out there" if a Little Alien got sick like you get sick....... (love the idea of a sick kid book)
Well, Little Alien is different from you. He's got two throats. Double trouble! Ear ache? Wow! He's got five that hurt. Can you even imagine his troubles? We have lots to engage the little sick kid to whom this book is being read while he is abed. A dog - Mars Rover - who is super funny. And while Rover is a frequently bestowed name for doggies, a Mars Rover hints of space exploration and a machine/vehicle that will roam Mars.
Cure for getting rid of the sniffles? Why not a milkshake courtesy of the Milky Way. Again a bit of space discovery as discussion of the Milky Way takes place betwixt sick kid and loving reader. Cures like "shooting stars" ear drops, lunar decongestants (you won't believe this one), and the curative "meteor shower." But the discovery that a bit of fun and distraction is sometimes the best cure is the best there is.
A fun read and a super "sick kid" book.
About the book: Ahhh-flying-saucer-shooting-star-CHOO! Laughter is the best medicine when you're a little alien feeling under the weather.
Little Alien is sick. And sick is extra-terrestrial bad when you have two scratchy throats, five ears that hurt, and three runny noses. Splatch! Sputter! Spurt! Luckily Mama and Daddy Alien have an arsenal of lunar decongestants and meteor showers on hand to make him feel a little better (not to mention a Milky Way milkshake to help the medicine go down). Even so, the family's alien pooch, Mars Rover, can't stand to see his little buddy feeling out of sorts. Can a loyal pup's funny tricks finally coax a smile?
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DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary copy from Candlewick Press to facilitate this review. Opinions are my own and are freely given. Winner's copy will be provided and shipped directly to the winners by the publisher.
"Share how you help your little ones cope with sniffles, flu, or other illnesses. If you don't currently have little ones, what DID you do or what WOULD you do?" Maybe a humidifier would help! Or maybe not!
ReplyDeleteI always have something like Vicks salve. I put it on the bottom of their feet with socks when they sleep. It helped.
ReplyDeleteThere was a lot of Kleenexes around. I would give each their own bag to put dirty Kleenex in. They had their own blankets to carry around with them. The two person couch was theirs while sick. I read a lot to them and held them a lot. Sometimes we would watch tv. they really like to talk on the telephone to their grandma. she always took out time for this.
ReplyDeletePlenty of juice, chicken noodle soup and lots of rest. dwelchert at yahoo dot com
ReplyDeleteOoh we have a lot of snuggles!! We make sure to drink fluids and monitor for fever. We make sure to up our vitamins and get a lot of rest!! Sometimes I love it, not gonna lie ;) Slows down life a bit!
ReplyDeleteWe snuggled on the couch while watching TV and had chicken noodle soup.
ReplyDeleteI like to curl up and read them books and make sure they stay hydrated!!
ReplyDeleteNever had any little ones so don't really know. I know my niece has taken her now 15 month old to the dr several times. But she now know what to give her. She also knows that Zayda wants to be held when she is sick
ReplyDeleteI break out the Boogie Wipes Saline Nose Wipes in the Grape Scent. I love those things.
ReplyDeleteI like snuggle my little one. We read books and drink lots of water!
ReplyDeleteMy little boy likes to stay in bed and read when he has a cold.
ReplyDeleteAside from snuggles and fluids, Vicks on the bottom of the feet is our magical cure for bad coughs and congestion.
ReplyDeleteI make sure we have plenty of water, soup, crackers and my kids always wants sprite. I will steam up the bathroom and vicks works wonders too.
ReplyDeleteWe take lots of baths when the kids are sick. To clean up, relax, and for the benefits of the steam.
ReplyDeletewe have snuggle time with lots of tea and veggie soup
ReplyDeleteWe don't get sick here. Everyday my children take a spoonful of honey,garlic,cinnamon, lemon juice concoction for 10 years now and none of them get sick so far!
ReplyDeletewe snuggle up on the couch with a blanket and watch some tv
ReplyDeleteWell I take them to the dr if necessary... And administer medicine and/or cough drops if needed, but mostly just extra cuddles & TLC!
ReplyDeleteI put it on the bottom of their feet with socks when they sleep. It helped.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a cute book. My grandchildren have been sick and I could have used this! Thank you for the opportunity to win one and for sharing at Party in Your PJ's!
ReplyDeleteI gave them chicken noodle soup and plenty of juices to keep them hydrated.
ReplyDeleterest & liquids.
ReplyDeleteMy poor baby has the croup right now! She's getting lots of chicken noodle soup, liquids, and cuddles from mommy!
ReplyDeleteOh how I remember those days and nights with a little one with croup and other illnesses. It is so hard on them and the mommy and daddy, too. Hang in there and love your little one heaps.
DeleteI think my grandkids would enjoy this! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
ReplyDeleteI always use the Vicks steam humidifier. Lots of tissues, cough medicine, fever reducer, water, and chicken soup. Hugs and kisses too!
ReplyDeleteI make sure we wash our hands and faces often, drink extra fluids and add vitamins.
ReplyDeleteI use a steam humidifier, they watch movies and I keep them hydrated.
ReplyDeleteThis year's flu season has been bad. I use humidifier and keep hydrated to prevent myself from getting skin.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great book for younger kids.
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Plenty of rest and keep them hydrated.
ReplyDeleteI let my little ones watch TV, cuddle with them and feed them Chicken Noodle Soup to help them cope with having a cold or flu.
ReplyDeleteI make sure they are hydrated, get plenty of sleep and make sure they have their favorite blanket and stuffed animal tucked in with them.
ReplyDeleteI use Vicks on chest and feet with socks on and chicken soup.
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/jackalJarrod/status/956180669629190145 good luck everyone
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