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Dewey Decimal Number: 618.920075 EAN: 9780694013241 ISBN: 0694013242 Label: HarperFestival Manufacturer: HarperFestival Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 32 Publication Date: June 30, 2000 Publisher: HarperFestival Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Release Date: May 31, 2000 Studio: HarperFestival Editorial Review: Amazon.com Review: Everyone knows that going to the doctor can be a little scary. For a small child who may not understand why being poked, prodded, and jabbed with a needle is necessary, the prospect is especially daunting. Enter Angus the Answer Dog, a Yorkie pup who loves to answer all kinds of questions about growing up (as seen in other titles in the wonderfully appealing What to Expect series for young children, including What to Expect When the Baby Sitter Comes and What to Expect When You Use the Potty). Angus takes young readers by the hand and guides them through a visit to the doctor's office. Each two-page spread asks a question: "Why do I have to go to the doctor?" "Why does the doctor push down on my tummy?" "What's a shot?" "Do I need one?" and more, each question anticipating the next. Then, in an extremely calm and reassuring manner, Angus answers each question. Parents and children alike will welcome the honest, clear explanations about staying healthy and will enjoy the games and ideas in each section. Heidi Murkoff, coauthor of the bestselling pregnancy book, What to Expect When You're Expecting, creates a perfect read-aloud book to ease the concerns of kids and their parents. Laura Rader's cartoonish illustrations are fun and reassuring, contributing to the lighthearted tone of the book. (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie Coulter Product Description: Growing Up Just Got Easier ... With the help of Angus, the lovable Answer Dog, best-selling author Heidi Murkoff extends a hand to children and parents as they tackle life's first experiences together. Everyone needs to go to the doctor for checkups. But for a child who doesn't yet understand what staying healthy means and why it's important, a visit to the doctor can be a bewildering experience. We're here to help you answer your child's questions about who doctors are, what they do, and why we go to them for checkups. Have fun! Heidi and Angus Average Rating:
 Rating: - A great book for young kidsWe were given this book when my son was two years old. We would give this a hearty recommendation to anyone. Starting at about age 2 1/2 we read this book every day (often twice a day) before, after and during his "physicals" with a toy doctor's kit. This lasted for more than two months -- and he still (at age 3) occasionally asks for the doctor's book and song ("oh the doctor will listen to your heart" -- to the tune of 'She'll be coming round the mountain' -- and its many made up verses!) Anyway, ... Read More Rating: - Wonderful Resource for Early Childhood Childcare ProvidersAs a Child Care Nurse Consultant, I provide health and education training for numerous childcare centers and homes. This book is a wonderful resource for easing the fears of young children when a docotor's appointment approaches. The exercises in the book are great fun and an excellent opportunity for learning! |
