Elmo Goes to the Doctor
Written by Sarah Albee
Illustrated by Tom Brannon
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 978-0375813030
Review:
This book is so well read in our house that it's dog-eared and tatty - but it's constantly pulled out as one to read over and over. The story is about Elmo going to the doctor for a check-up and to get an immunisation shit - of course, Elmo is worried about this, but soon realises that it's not that bad. It's a great book to read to children who are worried about getting injections themselves.
The annoying part of this book is Elmo himself, who always talks in third person. One sentence on the first page reads:
'But, Mummy,' Elmo said, 'Elmo doesn't need to go to the doctor. Elmo feels just fine.'
In fact, the first page has the word 'Elmo' on it ten times. From a reading-aloud parent point of view, this gets tiresome very quickly. From a preschooler point of view, it's perfectly fine!
My rating: 4 out of 5
Review written by Bronwyn
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