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K-3My First I Can Read Book series.
Being "just a little sick" and staying home from school sounds like a pretty good deal at first. But as Little Critter soon realizes, it really means resting, going to the doctor's office, etc.--not all it's cracked up to be. Though the story is as bland as clear fluids, the familiar topic combined with this well-known character may be comforting to readers.