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How to Catch a Cold
Kids from preschool through second grade will LOVE this silly story about a young boy whose vivid imagination goes into overdrive as he wonders why his classmates aren’t showing up to school each day. He eventually discovers they are not being taken or in harms way but rather they just caught a COLD. Uncertain what a COLD actually is, our hero sets out on an adventure to literally catch a COLD. Will he succeed? Will he actually catch a COLD? Anyone who has ever been in a classroom where students start getting sick should know the answer to that question.
34 pages, Paperback
First published November 30, 2012
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Adam T. Newman
5Ìýbooks10ÌýfollowersAdam T. Newman is a #1 Best-Selling, Award-Winning children's book author whose childhood consisted of sports, reading comic books and playing with action figures. His love for film, writing and cartoons led him cross country to Los Angeles where he landed a job working for a children's animation company.
Adam has worked for numerous film studios as an art director and graphic designer. He is also the recipient of the prestigious "World's Greatest Dad" award which was presented by his two wonderful kids in the form of a t-shirt.
Adam has worked for numerous film studios as an art director and graphic designer. He is also the recipient of the prestigious "World's Greatest Dad" award which was presented by his two wonderful kids in the form of a t-shirt.
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January 11, 2014
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.
How to Catch a Cold is a fun children's book about a school age boy who goes to school to find his classmate missing. He asks the teacher about his missing classmate and she informs him he "caught a cold". As more classmates go missing because they "caught a cold", he becomes determined to find this cold & catch it. This book is a very endearing story from a child's perspective of a common saying that we use often without always explaining. I love that Adam's stories show such an innocent child's view. I look forward to reading future works by this author!
How to Catch a Cold is a fun children's book about a school age boy who goes to school to find his classmate missing. He asks the teacher about his missing classmate and she informs him he "caught a cold". As more classmates go missing because they "caught a cold", he becomes determined to find this cold & catch it. This book is a very endearing story from a child's perspective of a common saying that we use often without always explaining. I love that Adam's stories show such an innocent child's view. I look forward to reading future works by this author!
December 9, 2013
When a young boy finds his classmates missing from school he learns from his teacher that they have caught a cold. Well this little boy wants in on what this COLD is. He sets out to catch this bad guy where ever he maybe. Little does he know that the COLD isn't far behind him. The illustrations rock they so great. The story is great for anyone who suffers a COLD and can appreciate the hero's adventure. My kids thought this was funny when the hero tries to catch a COLD cause they know you can't catch it like a butterfly!
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March 23, 2013
This story is told in a silly rhyme and is beautifully illustrated. It has mystery, imagination and is jam packed with humor for kids of all ages. The story is very cute and had both of my children in stitches.
March 23, 2013
Awesome book. Every kid should read it.
July 29, 2013
Super cute book with a fun (yucky) topic my kids love! The drawings are cute and clever. A great addition to our home library- especially when you have a cold!
December 12, 2012
Wonderful book for kids of all ages.
June 15, 2013
Great book! In this fun rhyming picture book a little boy is out to solve the mystery of what has been keeping his friends home from school... he must hunt down a cold! Book has appropriately challenging vocabulary, and humor for kids and parents alike. Plus, boogers and bird poop, both of which amused my 3yo and 6yo to no end, as it will yours! Enjoy!
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February 15, 2013its a good book!
December 17, 2014
Funny rhymes and adorable illustrations. Every classroom should have a copy! Very educative.
October 31, 2023
Nice Story of being a quiet Hero.
The art and story are well done. The little boy is driven by the doublespeak of adults. To catch a cold becomes an adventure. Rushing to help his friends as they disappear from the class sick, he desperately tries to catch what is making his friends ill.
The art and story are well done. The little boy is driven by the doublespeak of adults. To catch a cold becomes an adventure. Rushing to help his friends as they disappear from the class sick, he desperately tries to catch what is making his friends ill.
November 1, 2020
How to Catch a Cold by Adam T. Newman is full of rhyming words. It is also full of funny illustrations that will make your students laugh. Teachers can use this book to teach students elements of poetry while reading a funny story about a boy who catches a cold.
March 4, 2021
Such a cute story!! The illustrations are great too.
October 28, 2023
Hilarious! What a fun, entertaining book! I laughed the whole way through! Cleverly written.
April 22, 2014
How to Catch a Cold and How to Fight a Cold are delightfully humorous tales of a little boy's literal perception of common everyday terms.
In How to Catch a Cold a little boy wonders why so many of his classmates are missing from school. His imagination gets the best of him and he believes they are being held captive by an angry mole or were poisoned by a witch, but when he learns they have all "caught a cold" he sets out to do the same thing.
Due to the success of his previous mission in the first book, the little boy's saga continues when he finds himself sick in bed with instructions from his mom to "fight the cold." And so, in How to Fight a Cold, his new quest begins.
Told in rhyme, I found each of these stories to be cleverly written and highly entertaining. Young readers will get a kick out of the main characters creative cold finding and fighting outfits and his methods will make them laugh. I also, enjoyed the bold and detailed illustrations which add to the comical nature of each book. These books are sure to become some of your preschooler's favorites.
I highly recommend picking up How to Catch a Cold and How to Fight a Cold.
In How to Catch a Cold a little boy wonders why so many of his classmates are missing from school. His imagination gets the best of him and he believes they are being held captive by an angry mole or were poisoned by a witch, but when he learns they have all "caught a cold" he sets out to do the same thing.
Due to the success of his previous mission in the first book, the little boy's saga continues when he finds himself sick in bed with instructions from his mom to "fight the cold." And so, in How to Fight a Cold, his new quest begins.
Told in rhyme, I found each of these stories to be cleverly written and highly entertaining. Young readers will get a kick out of the main characters creative cold finding and fighting outfits and his methods will make them laugh. I also, enjoyed the bold and detailed illustrations which add to the comical nature of each book. These books are sure to become some of your preschooler's favorites.
I highly recommend picking up How to Catch a Cold and How to Fight a Cold.
March 2, 2015
This is a great book to learn about germs and the importance of washing hands! Seeing as kiddos spread so many germs, this book could be beneficial in a classroom as a reminder to be cautious and hygienic.
February 8, 2015
Good book to read to class during a health unit or during winter when the flu starts going around
February 2, 2015
Book for very young readers on what a cold is. The picture book goes through a young boys view on what a cold is and how he can "catch" it.
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