Last week, when Lucas returned from preschool, I told him that the postman had a “present” for him.
Of course, he couldn’t wait to open the box and was *really excited* when he saw these 4 books:
He couldn’t wait to read ALL of them that I had to read him the four books one after another 
“The Little Elephant with the Big Earache” was his first choice because he is now crazy over Pooh’s “Heffalump Movie”
It’s quite an exciting story because Eddie the elephant spends a fun day making mud pies (or “sandcastles”) but wakes up the next day with a terrible earache.
Lucas empathized with the elephant when he saw Eddie’s tears, the elephant taking medicine and his Mummy comforting him…
When Eddie visits Dr. Hippo, Lucas remembers the stethoscope and the flashlight the paediatrician used when he was checked for bronchitis.
Of course, he was happy when Eddie gets well in time for his birthday party
We enjoyed reading the book because the story was well-paced and the brightly-coloured illustrations with lots of action by Elaine Garvin held Lucas’ attention from start to end.
Hey, even Phylicia Rashad from The Cosby Show agrees that it’s
“such a joy to look at and to read”!
I’m thankful that he’s never had an earache because I’ve had it twice and was in absolute agony because I had to fly both times.
I find Dr. Cowan’s guide for parents “Ear Infections Made Easy: Answers to Common Questions” really useful and because she was previously an English teacher, she takes extra care to ensure that the guide has clear illustrations to help non-English speaking parents.
If I may suggest, it’d be great if:
Thank you again to Dr. Charlotte Cowan for another great book for parents
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Hi
I am just writing to thank you for your excellent review of “The Little Elephant with the Big Earache.” Your suggestions are excellent! In fact, in the later books in the series all of the temperatures are in both Fahrenheit and Celsius for exactly the reason you suggest.
Thank you again and I am delighted that your son enjoyed the books!
Charlotte
Dr. Cowan – Thanks for dropping by
Yes, he certainly liked this book and it’s great to know that both F and C will be in the newer books. Will be posting on the other books soon…