Ant and Bee and the Doctor

Ant and Bee #12

by Angela Banner

An introduction to illness, medicine and doctors for the very young. When Ant and Bee become ill they have to call the doctor who tells them to stay in bed. They pretend it's Christmas to help pass the time.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

74 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1971

About the author

Angela Banner first wrote Ant and Bee as a way to teach her son how to read. The first book in the series was published in 1950. Since then, Angela has written & illustrated 22 Ant and Bee books.

Reviews

[Jan]

I have a cold at the moment and I want someone to tell me to stay in bed until I’m better

[Miriam]

Ant and Bee and the Doctor kept me company on a good many sick days over the years. The quaintly English illustrations were great friends to a young synesthete, and the bright colours and fuzzy lines still bring me right back to those moments. The charm of Ant and Bee is still pretty effective at stealing my heart, and I don't think I'll ever stop having a spot in that organ for Angela Banner's sharp and clever writing for children.

[Ori Fienberg]

I still read this book when I'm at home with my parents and sick. It doesn't make me feel better, but it makes me feel better.