Dr. Hippos Book Series Review & Giveaway
May 14, 2009 by admin - Jennifer
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The first stories published by the Hippocratic Press are the five titles in the Dr. Hippo Series about common childhood illnesses: cold, fever, ear infections, sore throat, and vomiting and diarrhea. Each picture book includes a separate Parent Guide written in question/answer format. The Parent Guide answers common questions about children’s health issues and offers parents advice about how to comfort children at home and when to call the doctor.
We decided to focus the first series of Dr. Hippo stories on common infectious illnesses because they cause such an enormous burden each year to American children.
Did you know that?
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Ear infections are responsible for 30 million office visits and more than 10 million antibiotic prescriptions annually. (1)
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American children have 6-10 colds each year. These cause over 22 million lost days of school annually. (2)
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Over-the-counter cold and cough medications are not considered either safe or effective in treating children under age 6. (3)
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Fever is the most common complaint of children seen in the Pediatric Emergency Department. (4)
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Approximately 7.3 million outpatient visits attributable to sore throat occur yearly among children in the US, and group A streptococcus is responsible for 15%-36% of cases. (5)
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Sore throats, caused by both virus and bacteria… have significant infectious and noninfectious complications. For example, group A streptococci, the most common cause of bacterial pharyngitis among children and adults, are the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children throughout the world. (6)
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Acute gastroenteritis continues to be a common illness among infants and children worldwide. In the US, diarrhea accounts for more that 1.5 million outpatient visits, 200,000 hospitalizations and 300 deaths per year. (7)
The Moose with Loose Poops • Sadie’s Sore Throat • Katie Caught a Cold • Peeper Has a Fever • The Little Elephant with the Big Earache
I have to say that these are the most interesting children’s books I have read. And they will help me teach my toddler all about the ailments that are common in children. My middle daughter is even having a gastroenteritis problem and has learned a lot from the books. I am very impressed with them and highly recommend adding them to your child’s library. They are great reference books. Speaking of which that is one of my favorite parts of this series. At the back of each book is a pamphlet that tells parents how to help your child when they are suffering with colds, fevers, earaches, stomachaches and more.
I really got a kick out of these books and think it is a genius series for children! And I am very honored to say that I have been given the opportunity to give away a complete set autographed by the author to one lucky Dirty Shirt reader. Please see rules below to enter:
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This giveaway will run through midnight on May 28, with winner being announced the morning of May 29. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
This would be for my little one. It would make such a wonderful addition to his library.
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I would read this with all three of my kids (especially the boys so they could learn to suck it up and deal with it).
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I have a grandson who is beginning to read now and this would be great for him. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
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I love this series!!! I would love to win this one. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I would love this for my 2 and 4 yr olds. Thanks In fact this very moment we are dealing with high temp and vomiting from my 2 yr old.
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i would give this set to my 2 boys who always seem to be sick
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I would definately give this to my daughter. she loves me to read to her.
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I would give this wonderful series to my daughter to share with my grandchildren. This would be perfect for her. Thank you!
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I would give the autographed set to my neice. She has a very young toddler and new born infant. This set would be great for her.
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I’d give this set to my niece. Thanks!
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I have two youngsters who have been sick an awful lot this year. This would be great for our family!
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I would give this set to my son, Jake – 7. He loves reading but still struggles with remembering good hygiene. I think he would get a kick out of some of the book titles, as well.
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My two little girls. For some reason they are completely enthralled with books dealing with illnesses. They read them over and over.
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I would give these wonderful books to my 2 grandsons (3 & 1) or keep them at grammys’ house… but I think at home would be best.
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my sister was telling me about these books. really cute! i would give them to my son, who is already on his third medicine for an ear infection that has been going for over a month and i dont think this new drug is working…
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