Cough, Achoo, and Roar!
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Even the most ferocious dinosaurs feel under the weather from time to time. Hear about the unfortunate brontosaurus with a sore throat, the pterodactyl with a case of sneezing, the stegosaurus who lost his voice, and a T-Rex with a bad case of chicken pox. How exactly do you care for a sick Tyrannosaurus Rex? Very carefully.
Children play the role of care-giver in this light-hearted poem, bringing soup and extra blankets to their pet dinosaurs. It’s a gentle reminder that a little TLC and quiet rest in bed is an excellent way to feel better quickly.
“My pterodactyl has pneumonia,
She sniffles and she sneezes.
My pterodactyl has pneumonia,
After flying in the breezes.
I cook her up some chicken soup,
And feed her ‘till her eyelids droop.
My pterodactyl has pneumonia,
But she says her “Thanks” and “Pleases”.”
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About the Book
Sometimes, even the most ferocious dinosaurs don’t feel good. The unfortunate brontosaurus has a sore throat. The pterodactyl can’t stop sneezing. The stegosaurus lost his voice, and Tyrannosaurus Rex has a bad case of the chicken pox!
How exactly do you care for sick friends who are prehistoric animals? Very carefully!
But do these mighty beasts like the same things we do when we’re sick? Chicken soup, extra blankets, and a nice, quiet rest in bed may be just what the doctor ordered!
About the Author
Steffan Brunette & Priscilla Li Kam Cheung both teach at Middlefield C. I. in Markham, Ontario. He teaches music, and she teaches visual arts. This book is a result of their shared interest in poetry, storytelling, and, of course, dinosaurs.