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This updated edition asks some great questions.What is a nit?How long does a head louse live?Why do head lice need to live in people's hair?This book is an introduction to head lice, discussing how they are born, what they look like, what they eat, how they grow, where they live, and how to get rid of them. ... Read more

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Cooties have one golden rule: To get a-head, invade a school. Told from the point of view of lice, this humorous rhyming book helps readers learn what lice are and how to protect themselves from them. Full color. ... Read more

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Fun way to teach about an embarassing subject
This is a humorous way to let kids know about lice and what to do to prevent or get rid of an infestation.Most 1st or 2nd graders should be able to read this book with little help (there are a few words in it which they might need assistance with) and the illustrations are terrific.

My only complaint is that some of the rhyming text didn't flow smoothly which might be bothersome to young readers. ... Read more

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Mollusks are incredible creatures and this title sets out to explore what makes them unique. The title provides an overview of the mollusk class, including behavior, life cycle, communication, conservation, and habitats. How scientists classify organisms i

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"Dr Spot's Casebooks" is a series of simple stories for children aged 4-7. Each story is about a different animal character (for example Franklin the Frog or Charlie the Cheetah) and deals with a different medical or behavioural condition, for example measles or ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). In the books, Dr Spot the leopard doctor describes each condition in the context of the story and shows how it can be treated or handled. The stories are intended to be informative and reassuring, not only for children but also for parents/carers, for whom special parents' pages are included at the back of the books. These pages contain full information on symptoms, causes and action to be taken, including when to call in a doctor. In this title, Lawrence the lion goes to the barber for a mane cut. When Mike the monkey's father starts to cut Lawrence's mane, he sees nits on the hair. Meanwhile, Doctor Spot visits Lawrence's school and explains all about headlice and how to treat them. ... Read more

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?There are GOOD things about having lice and there are BAD things about having lice?? Natalie learns that lice can happen to anyone, and shares her real life story about having lice. She learns that there are several BAD things about having lice ? an itchy head, mayonnaise, and missing school ? just to name a few. But she also discovers there are some GOOD things about having lice. Natalie provides tips on how kids can avoid lice and how parents can deal with lice if one of their kids gets them. The book also offers questions for teachers to use in the classroom regarding this sensitive subject. ?What a sweet way to approach a situation that made my child really sad. A classic story of turning a negative into a positive.?- Kaye Loughmiller, Teacher, Oak Elementary School, Los Altos, CA ?A thoughtful way to support children, parents and teachers as they deal with the age-old challenges of head lice. This book is a must have for every classroom and library.?- - Claire Koukoutsakis, Child Development Faculty, Foothill College ... Read more

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Insightful and courageous
A most insightful, down to earth experience of a sensitive issue which occurs in life.Lice can happen to all of us. Becoming aware of the "how" this can happen is extremely helpful. When brought into the open it can be minimized and hopefully avoided completely. Besides the issue of physically dealing with lice, Natalie shows the emotional side of this experience and concern for what will friends think. Amazing insights and courage for such a young lady.I have gifted my "grandmother" friends a copy to share with their grandchildren.

Touching and Informative
This is an excellent book, well written for an author of any age. It is quite brave of Natalie to share her experience with lice, a subject that certainly has a stigma for many people. Yet it is the very personal nature of her story, her feelings and worries given voice, that gives this book uncommon authority.I'd recommend it for anyone whose children end up with lice, and especially for teachers to read to their students should an outbreak hit their school.

Meant to be shared - lice or no lice
BRAVO! This wonderfully written book should be read to young and old alike. It reaches deep to express the viewpoint from a young person's perspective while also dealing with the facts.The story is written passionately by this young author in hopes of helping others avoid or cope with lice.In addition, the book offers a checklist for kids and parents, as well as discussion questions for the classroom.

I love this book!
So many of my friend's children have had lice. It is traumatizing for the children and the families that find out they have it. I love Natalie Lillie's book. It is educational and comforting to children that have lice and know friends that do. It is nice to know that others have had to deal with it too, and that you get through it. Thank you, Natalie, for telling us your story. The illustrations are precious as well. I love the book.

Great story and beautiful illustrations
This is a wonderful books written from a child's perspective.In addition to giving us useful information about how to avoid and treat lice, Natalie tells us how she delt with the "feelings" part of having lice.Getting rid of the bugs was only half the battle.She did the courageous thing and told her friends and found out that "my friends are still my friends" and "my moms friends are still her friends".My kids loved both the sweet story and beautiful illustrations. ... Read more

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One day a tiny insect, no bigger than a freckle, climbs into Miss Calypso's classroom. Nobody notices until ...Polly scritches, Joshua scratches and soon the whole class is scritching and scratching. An itchingly good text and hilarious illustrations make this book a must for anyone who has ever had a nit. ... Read more

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Disgusting
My two year old son picked this book up at a used bookstore and I failed to look at the title, let alone the subject.This is absolutely repulsive.After trying to give it away with no luck, I threw it in the recycle bin.

Zany drawings and a rollicking story line
A tiny insect craws into a classroom and soon the whole class is scratching. It's hard to imagine how a picturebook on head lice can be whimsical and fun, but even parents who have suffered through an outbreak will find the zany drawings and rollicking story line to be fun.

Uh-Oh, Itchy Head.....
"One day a tiny insect, no bigger than a freckle, crawled into Ms. Calypso's classroom.Nobody noticed..."She took a look around, saw Ms Calypso's "cascading curls," dove through the air, and landed, making a nice little home for herself and her tiny eggs.Pretty soon Ms Calypso began to scritch scratch, and soon her entire class was scritching and scratching as the head-lice scampered from head to head to head.Mr Trout, the principal, sent a note home:"Please comb special conditioner through your children's hair and make it so slippery that all the head lice slide into the bath water and float away."The treatment worked perfectly."There was not a single louse in sight.They were all gone.Well, all except one!"Poor Ms Calypso lived alone, and had no one to help her condition and comb, and soon, the whole class was scritching and scratching all over again.This time Mr Trout sent the note home, and then volunteered to help Ms Calypso with her hair.They fell in love and got married, and there hasn't been a scritch or a scratch ever since...well at least not in Mrs Trout's room.....It's hard to believe that anyone could author an appealing story about head-lice infestation, but Miriam Moss and illustrator, Delphine Durand seem to have accomplished the impossible.Ms Moss' engaging and entertaining text takes the mystery and stigma out of the head-lice issue, as she shows that anyone can be a victim.Ms Durand's bold, bright, and busy cartoon-like illustrations enhance the story, and are filled will expression, vibrant color, playful humor and eye-catching detail.Perfect for youngsters 4-8, Scritch Scratch is a clever, funny romp that takes a lousy topic and makes light of it with fact instead of fiction. ... Read more