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Description
Sis, the snake, develops spots and thinks she's sick. Her animal friends bring a veterinarian to look at her and he finds an unusual cure for her mystery affliction.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's just starting to crack the reading code, this little gem is perfect for building confidence. Sis the snake wakes up with spots and panics convinced she's terribly ill which kids find hilarious because they've probably imagined weird things being wrong with themselves too. Her animal friends rally around to help, and the vet visit leads to an unexpected twist that's got a nice little payoff without being preachy. At only 107 words, it's the kind of book a new reader can actually finish and feel proud of, and the humor about a worried snake makes it more memorable than most beginner books. This would pair really nicely with other silly animal stories at that reading level, like "Elephant and Piggie" books, if your kid wants more laughs after finishing this one.