How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
By Jane Yolen
The Story
A young dinosaur catches the flu and has to visit the doctor, at first acting cranky and scared before learning that juice, rest, and following the doctor's advice are the way to feel better.
Why It's Special
For the kid who turns into a tiny tyrant the moment a fever hits, this one gently walks through the whole miserable ordeal of being sick and makes the doctor feel a little less scary.
- Big idea: Being sick is hard, but taking care of yourself — and trusting the people helping you — is how you get through it.
- Vibes: Playful, reassuring, a little silly, with the comfort of a predictable rhyming pattern.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on being brave at doctor visits
- love rhyming read-aloud verse
- respond well to stories that name their exact fears
- enjoy spotting silly dinosaur behavior in the pictures
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the silly things the dinosaur does when he first gets sick?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think the dinosaur felt about going to the doctor?
- Real-life connection: What do you do to feel better when you have a cold or the flu?
- Imagination: If you were a dinosaur with the flu, what medicine would you want to take?
- Story & problem-solving: What are some of the things that helped the dinosaur get well soon?
