Synopsis
Cynthia the centipede, Harold the hamster, Tiffany the turtle, and other animals suffer from various injuries or illnesses.
Children's Literature
Nobody likes being sick or hurt certainly not Cynthia the centipede, who broke 98 ankles playing field hockey, or Danny the Dalmation, who got so sick he broke out into stripes. Any kid who's ever had a bump on the head will relate to Marco the mole, who tunneled into a brick wall, or Katie the cat, who tried to chase a mouse through a mouse hole. The imaginative, angular drawings bring out the humor in this book. It is bound to distract any young reader who feels a bit under the weather, and will also entertain those who are feeling just fine. 2000, The Millbrook Press, $21.90 and $12.95. Ages 2 to 6. Reviewer: Emily Schuster