Gaspard in the Hospital

Gaspard, an adorable black dog with a blue scarf, tells us all about his recent medical emergency. He had a new key chain with a little race car attached. "Everyone at school wanted it, but it was MINE." Gaspard was so afraid that a classmate would steal it, that he decided to hide it where no one could take it, in his mouth. Of course, the unthinkable happens, and he swallows it. Fortunately his teacher knew just what to do. She called an ambulance and off Gaspard went to the hospital..... Anne Gutman and Georg Hallensleben are back with another marvelous Gaspard and Lisa adventure. Ms Gutman's simple and straightforward text is gentle and reassuring as Gaspard tells us all about his hospital stay, the ambulance ride and x-ray, the surgery that didn't hurt because he was asleep and dreaming, and doctors and nurses who knew just what to do and took good care of him. "They were right, I didn't feel a thing. When I woke up, it was already night. My parents were right there, and Mom gave me a great big package." Mr Hallensleben's rich, lush, vibrant illustrations are cheerful and expressive. Gaspard In The Hospital is just the latest in a terrific series for preschoolers and emerging readers. Start at the beginning with Lisa's Airplane Trip and Gaspard On Vacation, and read them all.