Do Penguins Have Pediatricians?

Patrick O'Donnell is a writer and children's book author who lives in Boyertown, Pennsylvania, with his sons. This is his second children's book. Erik Mehlen is anillustrator who has received awards from the Society of Illustrators and the American Advertising Federation. Helives in San Antonio, Texas.

On the way to a doctor checkup, a young child asks an important question: Do animals that live in really cold places ever get sick? From the same author as "Did Dinosaurs Have Dentists?", this new picture book from the team of author Patrick O'Donnell and illustrator Erik Mehlen, "Do Penguins Have Pediatricians?" uses Arctic and Antarctic creatures to lessen anxiety about the doctor. Can penguins catch pneumonia? Can a caribou get chicken pox? By introducing ailments through charmingly drawn animals, this humorous look at common childhood illnesses will ease the fears and worries many kids ages 5-6 can have about visiting the doctor. The colorfully illustrated story contains 14 common terms related to children's health, as well as a glossary of fun, scientific facts about each of the animals featured. While an especially recommended addition to family, elementary school, and community library collections, it should be noted for personal reading lists that "Do Penguins Have Pediatricians?" is also available in a paperback edition.