When
You’re Feeling Sick offers children a humorous
look at being ill. The author blends rhymes with purple elephants,
green dogs, germ monsters, and more. Coy tells young readers
how everyone is bound to have a sick day, and the best way
to deal with it is to accept it and stay positive until it’s
over. He also goes through the various steps of a sick day
and helps youngsters understand the Doctor’s job in
getting them well. Coy also fills the pages with Andy Elkerton’s
one of a kind bright, comical, upbeat illustrations. They
are noteworthy. Parents will also get a kick out of Bowles
sense of humor and Elkerton’s art. When You’re
Feeling Sick is exactly what youngsters need to feel
better.
When
You’re Feeling Sick is Coy Bowles third children’s
book. His first, Amy Giggles (2012), is about children accepting
themselves as they are. The second, Will Powers (2016) is
a lesson in hard work and self-confidence. When
You’re Feeling Sick (2017) is about courage and
a positive attitude.
Andy Elkerton’s illustrations can be found on various
titles, such as, How to Catch an Elf, Do Not Bring Your
Dragon to the Library, and The Dinosaur Who Lost
His Roar.
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