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You're in Good Paws
When Leo arrives at the hospital, he is surprised to find it run by animals! A hilarious story featuring animals in human situations, perfect for fans of Zootopia and A Sick Day for Amos McGee.
Slightly distracted parents accidentally take their son, Leo, to the animal hospital to get his tonsils out.
Luckily, taking care of a human doesn't ruffle any feathers among the hospital staff. The chicken at the admissions desk is welcoming, the bear orderly is friendly and wise Dr. Stan inspires tremendous confidence despite being a mouse. Is the plastic cone really necessary, though?
In this sweet and hilarious story, a child discovers that a trip to the hospital can be a positive experience--even when the hospital isn't quite up to code . . .
Slightly distracted parents accidentally take their son, Leo, to the animal hospital to get his tonsils out.
Luckily, taking care of a human doesn't ruffle any feathers among the hospital staff. The chicken at the admissions desk is welcoming, the bear orderly is friendly and wise Dr. Stan inspires tremendous confidence despite being a mouse. Is the plastic cone really necessary, though?
In this sweet and hilarious story, a child discovers that a trip to the hospital can be a positive experience--even when the hospital isn't quite up to code . . .
32 pages, Hardcover
Published September 10, 2019
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Maureen Fergus
30 books123 followersAuthor also writes as M.L. Fergus
Maureen Fergus's books for young people have been translated into more than a dozen languages, optioned for film and adapted for stage. They've been shortlisted and won many regional, national and international awards. Maureen also writes epic romantasy novels for older readers under the name M.L.Fergus. In addition to being a writer, Maureen has degrees in science and business, and she has held senior management positions in the aerospace, biopharmaceutical and financial services industries. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada with her family.
Maureen Fergus's books for young people have been translated into more than a dozen languages, optioned for film and adapted for stage. They've been shortlisted and won many regional, national and international awards. Maureen also writes epic romantasy novels for older readers under the name M.L.Fergus. In addition to being a writer, Maureen has degrees in science and business, and she has held senior management positions in the aerospace, biopharmaceutical and financial services industries. She lives in Winnipeg, Canada with her family.
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June 26, 2019
This is a really cute way to explain the surgery process (or hospital visits in general) to tiny humans in a fun way.
It has animals, well illustrated silly pictures and a great message.
I'm hoping that the last page of the book is an indicator this will become a series of picture books.
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for my DRC.
It has animals, well illustrated silly pictures and a great message.
I'm hoping that the last page of the book is an indicator this will become a series of picture books.
Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Canada for my DRC.
June 10, 2019
Amusing story about a kids who go get a surgery in an hospital run by animal, and mostly for animal... Good humor in this one and pretty illustrations. I like the idea of presenting a surgery that many children will go through, showing how an hospital work and the steps to get your surgery, etc. All that mixed with humor make it easier to get, less scary and a book that can be use for good, preparing for a surgery or an hospital stay and talk about it with your children. The end lets us think that it might have a second book that would talk about the first day of school, which I would really like to read! Great work by the author!
June 30, 2019
At first glance, I initially thought You're in Good Paws was quite silly and very chaotic but the more I thought about it, it's a wonderful distraction for children with anxiety. Especially for children who are worried about Doctor appointments.
I wasn't a huge fan of the illustrations but the book has a good meaning behind it. It also introduces some big medical words to spark discussion. I also recommend to fans of Doc Mcstuffins.
***Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with a review copy.***
I wasn't a huge fan of the illustrations but the book has a good meaning behind it. It also introduces some big medical words to spark discussion. I also recommend to fans of Doc Mcstuffins.
***Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for providing me with a review copy.***
June 17, 2019
This is pretty amusing. Leo's parents accidentally take him to the animal hospital to have his tonsils out. Now, this isn't just a hospital for animals... it's also a hospital run by animals! There are lots of cute touches with this premise, including an anesthesiologist sheep, a nurse who gives ear skritches, and a mouse surgeon who doesn't have opposable thumbs. I'm not sure if tonsillectomies are a common part of veterinary medicine, so I don't know how Dr. Stan knew how to do one (let alone one on a human)!
There's plenty of fun stuff to look at in the pictures. The waiting room full of patients awaiting their own surgeries is pretty funny. After surgery, that snake needs some other sort of therapy, because he's clearly got some sort of eating disorder...
I don't know why Leo's parents are so clueless, but it makes for a fun premise. The book does actually show a plausible hospital experience (intake, getting weighed and having vitals taken, what happens before and after surgery, etc.), so it might be a good book for kids who are facing their own surgery.
I quite enjoyed this one. Thank goodness Leo's parents didn't take him to the regular children's hospital, or we wouldn't have had such a neat little story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for providing a digital ARC.
There's plenty of fun stuff to look at in the pictures. The waiting room full of patients awaiting their own surgeries is pretty funny. After surgery, that snake needs some other sort of therapy, because he's clearly got some sort of eating disorder...
I don't know why Leo's parents are so clueless, but it makes for a fun premise. The book does actually show a plausible hospital experience (intake, getting weighed and having vitals taken, what happens before and after surgery, etc.), so it might be a good book for kids who are facing their own surgery.
I quite enjoyed this one. Thank goodness Leo's parents didn't take him to the regular children's hospital, or we wouldn't have had such a neat little story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for providing a digital ARC.
June 14, 2019
This is an adorable book for any older picture book readers that will also be especially helpful for any little ones nervous about a hospital procedure. The vibrant illustrations contain lots of fun details that will make it a joy to read over and over again.
This honest and unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This honest and unbiased review is based upon a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
December 30, 2022
چرا این انقدر عجیب بودد
مثلا این کتابو نوشتن که بچهها از دکتر و بیمارستان نترسند؟؟؟
چرا اسم خرسه جمال بود
اسم پسره لئو بود
ایم اسبابی نعیم بود
وای😂😂😂😂
سم خالص بود
مثلا این کتابو نوشتن که بچهها از دکتر و بیمارستان نترسند؟؟؟
چرا اسم خرسه جمال بود
اسم پسره لئو بود
ایم اسبابی نعیم بود
وای😂😂😂😂
سم خالص بود
June 10, 2019
***Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a free ARC in exchange for an honest review!***
This book is PURE FUN. It absolutely cracked me up!
Premise: Boy goes to hospital to get his tonsils out, but then he finds out that the hospital is run by animals!
From the moment I saw this title on Netgalley, I knew I would love it. It was an adorable story with delightful illustrations and a silly concept for kids, but it also had hilarious phrases that would crack adults up (they cracked me up!)
"At first, Leo was worried about Dr. Stan's tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs."
I highly recommend this for kids, people who have kids, and people who are kids at heart.
This book is PURE FUN. It absolutely cracked me up!
Premise: Boy goes to hospital to get his tonsils out, but then he finds out that the hospital is run by animals!
From the moment I saw this title on Netgalley, I knew I would love it. It was an adorable story with delightful illustrations and a silly concept for kids, but it also had hilarious phrases that would crack adults up (they cracked me up!)
"At first, Leo was worried about Dr. Stan's tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs."
I highly recommend this for kids, people who have kids, and people who are kids at heart.
June 10, 2019
A (human) boy called Leo arrives at the animal hospital for surgery to remove his tonsils, but he is the only one to notice that the children’s hospital is next door.
You’re in Good Paws written by Maureen Fergus follows Leo throughout his visit to the hospital for a tonsillectomy, from shared parking lot to waiting room to grooming area to being discharged. Wait, the grooming area?! Walking across the parking lot shared by the animal and children’s hospitals, his mother promises that the hospital staff will take good care of him. Leo notices that they’ve entered the animal hospital rather than the symmetrically identical building labeled ‘children’s hospital’ next door, but no one else seems to notice; even Leo’s father assures him they’re in the right place.
The reception desk is overseen by a chicken atop a nest of eggs perched on a chair. The admissions area and waiting room are both full of ailing animals: an ant-eater with a red stuffy nose, a blind bat, an ashamed-looking dog with wet ears and a toilet seat stuck around his neck. Every staff member is an animal, even the doctor! Leo’s worries are put to rest with each step of his surgery journey.
Bright and detailed illustrations by Kathryn Durst are Richard Scarry-esque. Take your time and don’t blink. You might miss something: the dachshund photo, Animal Gothic, pamphlets, CNN and more.
The last spread features Leo and his mother walking past an elementary school sharing a parking lot with an identical obedience school... I’ll be in line for that one too.
Thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the provided e-ARC and the opportunity to read this book. My review is honest, unbiased, and voluntary. #NetGalley #YoureInGoodPaws
You’re in Good Paws written by Maureen Fergus follows Leo throughout his visit to the hospital for a tonsillectomy, from shared parking lot to waiting room to grooming area to being discharged. Wait, the grooming area?! Walking across the parking lot shared by the animal and children’s hospitals, his mother promises that the hospital staff will take good care of him. Leo notices that they’ve entered the animal hospital rather than the symmetrically identical building labeled ‘children’s hospital’ next door, but no one else seems to notice; even Leo’s father assures him they’re in the right place.
The reception desk is overseen by a chicken atop a nest of eggs perched on a chair. The admissions area and waiting room are both full of ailing animals: an ant-eater with a red stuffy nose, a blind bat, an ashamed-looking dog with wet ears and a toilet seat stuck around his neck. Every staff member is an animal, even the doctor! Leo’s worries are put to rest with each step of his surgery journey.
Bright and detailed illustrations by Kathryn Durst are Richard Scarry-esque. Take your time and don’t blink. You might miss something: the dachshund photo, Animal Gothic, pamphlets, CNN and more.
The last spread features Leo and his mother walking past an elementary school sharing a parking lot with an identical obedience school... I’ll be in line for that one too.
Thanks to Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for the provided e-ARC and the opportunity to read this book. My review is honest, unbiased, and voluntary. #NetGalley #YoureInGoodPaws
June 18, 2020
This is a delightful story of a little boy Leo who arrives at the hospital to have his tonsils out, only to find the hospital is run by animals.
December 17, 2022
چرا انقدر عجیب بود؟
چرا یه انسان رفت بیمارستان حیوانات؟
چرا اسم دو تا از حیوونها اسمهای مسلمانان بود؟
کلا چرا؟
چرا یه انسان رفت بیمارستان حیوانات؟
چرا اسم دو تا از حیوونها اسمهای مسلمانان بود؟
کلا چرا؟
July 5, 2019
When Leo needs an operation to remove his tonsils, he's nervous, not to mention a little skeptical of the animal clientele at the hospital. This book is full of subtle jokes and puns regarding the different hospital animals he meets, and doubles as a great book to help explain what happens when you go to have a surgery of any kind. Whether you're looking for a chuckle or a way to demystify hospital visits to children, you're sure to be in good paws with this story.
September 10, 2019
I received a free electronic copy of this excellent children's book from Netgalley, author Maureen Fergus and illustrator Kathryn Durst, and Penguin Random House Canada - Tundra Books. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
You're in Good Paws is an excellent story for children facing a complicated doctor visit or hospital stay. The staff as animals may have started out as an accident on the part of the parents, but I'm sure their presence - and the respect shown to Teddy Bear - went a long way to alleviate Leo's fears of his upcoming surgery. This is a book I can happily recommend to families.
pub date Sept 10, 2019
Penguin Random House Canada
Tundra Books
Reviewed at Goodreads, Netgalley on August 24, 2019. Reviewed on Sept 10, 2019, at AmazonSmile, Barnes & Noble, BookBub, Kobo, and GooglePlay.
You're in Good Paws is an excellent story for children facing a complicated doctor visit or hospital stay. The staff as animals may have started out as an accident on the part of the parents, but I'm sure their presence - and the respect shown to Teddy Bear - went a long way to alleviate Leo's fears of his upcoming surgery. This is a book I can happily recommend to families.
pub date Sept 10, 2019
Penguin Random House Canada
Tundra Books
Reviewed at Goodreads, Netgalley on August 24, 2019. Reviewed on Sept 10, 2019, at AmazonSmile, Barnes & Noble, BookBub, Kobo, and GooglePlay.
October 25, 2019
I received a print copy of this book from the publisher through a giveaway they had on LibraryThing and the following is my honest opinion. And as with any children’s book I review, I leave it to my inner-child to do the actual review writing.
Being a child of the 1950s I never had the pleasure of having a dog or a cat as a pet, and always loved the pets that my friends had; which is why I loved seeing all the animal characters this book has in its delightful and colorful illustrations.
In this fanciful story, Leo needs to have his tonsils taken out so his parents take him to the hospital, but for some reason they take him into the animal hospital which is right next door to the hospital he should have gone to. His parents take him through the process of going into the hospital without paying attention to who they were speaking to at the admission office, a chicken. They didn’t even notice that the volunteer, Jamal, who was taking them to the surgery waiting area, was a bear. The story continues with everyone meeting the nurse [a cow] and her taking the medical information the hospital needs; and them finally seeing the doctor, a mouse by the name of Dr. Stan.
Never having been in a hospital until I was much older, as a young child I would find this book wonderful to read as it would tell me what happens when someone goes into the hospital for some surgery, making me feel more at ease and less scared going into one. The story continues with what happens just before, during, and after the surgery, as well as how someone might feel after having the surgery done which further takes away any fright a young might have regarding it. Best of all, after the tonsil removal surgery, you get to have Jell-O for dinner and then ice cream or popsicles for breakfast; as well as other things like how to make the bed you’re in move up and down.
With what happen to Leo because of his parents having taken him to the animal hospital instead of the regular hospital right next door, I wondered and got worried when his parents had to take Leo so he could start going to school and saw the regular school for boys and girls was right next door to an obedience school for animals just thinking of which school they would actually take him to.
For wanting her young readers, like my inner-child, to feel more at ease and less frightened about going to the hospital to have surgery, I’m giving this book’s author, Maureen Fergus and its illustrator, Kathryn Durst, 5 STARS for their efforts.
Being a child of the 1950s I never had the pleasure of having a dog or a cat as a pet, and always loved the pets that my friends had; which is why I loved seeing all the animal characters this book has in its delightful and colorful illustrations.
In this fanciful story, Leo needs to have his tonsils taken out so his parents take him to the hospital, but for some reason they take him into the animal hospital which is right next door to the hospital he should have gone to. His parents take him through the process of going into the hospital without paying attention to who they were speaking to at the admission office, a chicken. They didn’t even notice that the volunteer, Jamal, who was taking them to the surgery waiting area, was a bear. The story continues with everyone meeting the nurse [a cow] and her taking the medical information the hospital needs; and them finally seeing the doctor, a mouse by the name of Dr. Stan.
Never having been in a hospital until I was much older, as a young child I would find this book wonderful to read as it would tell me what happens when someone goes into the hospital for some surgery, making me feel more at ease and less scared going into one. The story continues with what happens just before, during, and after the surgery, as well as how someone might feel after having the surgery done which further takes away any fright a young might have regarding it. Best of all, after the tonsil removal surgery, you get to have Jell-O for dinner and then ice cream or popsicles for breakfast; as well as other things like how to make the bed you’re in move up and down.
With what happen to Leo because of his parents having taken him to the animal hospital instead of the regular hospital right next door, I wondered and got worried when his parents had to take Leo so he could start going to school and saw the regular school for boys and girls was right next door to an obedience school for animals just thinking of which school they would actually take him to.
For wanting her young readers, like my inner-child, to feel more at ease and less frightened about going to the hospital to have surgery, I’m giving this book’s author, Maureen Fergus and its illustrator, Kathryn Durst, 5 STARS for their efforts.
June 23, 2019
This book combines fact and whimsy to amusing effect. The story is about human boy Leo who will be having a tonsillectomy. He goes to the hospital with his parents only to find that it is run by animals. Some of the staff treat Leo like an animal, asking things like if he was the runt of the litter and when he had his last rabies shot. He is given a cone collar after surgery until he assures the staff that he will not eat from the floor or chew on his leg. Mixed in with the vet facts is information on what happens when a child's tonsils are removed. Young children and parents may well enjoy this entertainingly illustrated effort to demystify and find fun in a situation that children do not tend to see as funny.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this read. All opinions are my own.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this read. All opinions are my own.
January 21, 2020
This is a book that I read a few months back and forgot about. I wish I had remembered this one when my granddaughter ended up in the hospital. Having said that, this was a really cute book about a young boy who is getting his tonsils out. He is sure he is at the wrong hospital as all the employees, including the doctor are animals. This story made me smile. It was accurate in the process of surgery, but was humorous and made me smile with the animal caregivers. The illustrations are well done with good detail and whimsy. This would be a great book to read with a child that is scheduled to have surgery, especially a tonsillectomy. This is one I will definitely keep for my family bookshelf.
September 24, 2019
I thought it was cute and hilarious at the same time with a touch of reassurance as one boy is mistaken admitted to the Animal Hospital...as in RUN by animals FOR animals but still he is in good paws.
October 28, 2019
Where was this book when my child was getting her tonsils taken out? This is a funny story about a child that gets his tonsils taken out at a hospital (or vet) full of animals. A super cute read. Very funny. Love the illustrations! It makes lite of a scary time for kids.
December 26, 2019
Leo has to get his tonsils out and he's feeling very nervous about what to expect. When Mom and Dad miss the right door, Leo winds up at the Animal Hospital instead of the Children’s Hospital and is greeted by some very unusual health care aides, nurses, and doctors. Leo anxiety is soon eased when he learns that compassion and kindness are all around him and trips to the hospital are nothing to worry about whether you're a small boy, a long, green snake, or a young, blue rhino with a broken ankle.
You're in Good Paws walks the reader through every waking step of Leo's hospital visit with bright, cheerful illustrations and gentle, clear explanations of what to expect when a hospital visit is necessary. Author, Maureen Fergus has crafted a delightful story that is sure to go a long ways in making young children feel more comfortable and less fearful of the unknown when visiting the hospital.
You're in Good Paws walks the reader through every waking step of Leo's hospital visit with bright, cheerful illustrations and gentle, clear explanations of what to expect when a hospital visit is necessary. Author, Maureen Fergus has crafted a delightful story that is sure to go a long ways in making young children feel more comfortable and less fearful of the unknown when visiting the hospital.
April 4, 2021
This book is not only super cute, but it's a great resource for reading with kids who will be making a visit to a hospital for surgery!
July 1, 2019
Maureen Fergus is back with a new charming and hilarious little story in You’re in Good Paws illustrated by Kathryn Durst.
In this new super cute little story, Leo has to get his tonsils removed and is a little bit nervous. He questions their decision to bring him in through the animal hospital doors but quickly puts it out of his mind as everyone is so kind. From the chicken at the admissions desk, Nurse Lorraine who happens to be a cow and Dr. Stan, a mouse. Everyone takes really good care of Leo and puts him right at ease. The operation is a success and Leo even gets to have popsicles and ice cream for dinner and enjoys playing around the hospital with his roommate Naeem, a rhino. Mom and Dad are right, everyone at the hospital took really great care of him.
Maureen Fergus is a total household favourite. Her books spark delight and laughter. This story is subtle in that the story is great but what makes it so funny is the illustrations. Kathryn Durst brings the words of Maureen Fergus to life in a very funny way. From the animals in the hospital who care for Leo, to all the little things in the background of the story that makes the reading so much more engaging. This is a book you will come back to again and again, as we have, to enjoy all the little moments in the illustrations that will make you laugh and create so much more enjoyment in the book. The Bear even pointed out the volunteer Jamal, has the same name as a character in Maureen Fergus’ book The Reptile Club. I love it when connections are made between some of our favourite books and things happening in our lives. You certainly are in good paws when Maureen Fergus has another book out in the world.
In this new super cute little story, Leo has to get his tonsils removed and is a little bit nervous. He questions their decision to bring him in through the animal hospital doors but quickly puts it out of his mind as everyone is so kind. From the chicken at the admissions desk, Nurse Lorraine who happens to be a cow and Dr. Stan, a mouse. Everyone takes really good care of Leo and puts him right at ease. The operation is a success and Leo even gets to have popsicles and ice cream for dinner and enjoys playing around the hospital with his roommate Naeem, a rhino. Mom and Dad are right, everyone at the hospital took really great care of him.
Maureen Fergus is a total household favourite. Her books spark delight and laughter. This story is subtle in that the story is great but what makes it so funny is the illustrations. Kathryn Durst brings the words of Maureen Fergus to life in a very funny way. From the animals in the hospital who care for Leo, to all the little things in the background of the story that makes the reading so much more engaging. This is a book you will come back to again and again, as we have, to enjoy all the little moments in the illustrations that will make you laugh and create so much more enjoyment in the book. The Bear even pointed out the volunteer Jamal, has the same name as a character in Maureen Fergus’ book The Reptile Club. I love it when connections are made between some of our favourite books and things happening in our lives. You certainly are in good paws when Maureen Fergus has another book out in the world.
June 26, 2019
This is a delightful story that kids will love. Leo needs to go to the hospital for a tonsillectomy and he is kind of nervous. His parents accompany him the day of his surgery but they walk right by the Children's Hospital and enter into the Animal Hospital.
"Are you sure we went in the right door!" asked Leo.
"Of course I'm sure!" laughed his dad.
Then he presented Leo to the chicken at the admissions desk."
Leo goes through the standard procedures of checking in but with an animal twist...the chicken at admissions gives him an identification bracket and flea collar and his volunteer to guide him is a huge bear named Jamal.
Leo and his parents are directed into a waiting room full of injured and hurting animal patients. Nurse Lorraine, a very friendly cow, finally calls his name and takes him into a private examination room to give him a brief checkup before he meets his doctor who will perform the surgery. Leo is surprised that his doctor is a MOUSE! A tiny mouse named Dr. Stan. Oh my! Leo "worried about Dr. Stan's tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs."
Leo is prepared for his surgery by other kind and caring animals along the way. He wakes up in the recovery room wearing a large plastic cone just like the other patients. Does he really need that thing on? He is discharged, and after a few weeks has passed, he encounters another surprise as he starts school. His mother walks him past the Elementary School and signs him up for Obedience School!
"He is a little nervous, but his mom said, "Don't worry sweetheart. Your teacher will take good care of you..."
Kids will love this hilarious and fun story. It is a wonderful way to explain how a trip to the hospital can be a positive experience and not a scary one. The fact that the hospital staff is kind and very efficient defuses any worry or anxiety that may arise about being put in their care. The illustrations are detailed, animated and so expressive. The book is teaming with imagination and humour thus making this a wonderful story to share and use as a catalyst for discussion about going to the hospital.
I highly recommend this book.
"Are you sure we went in the right door!" asked Leo.
"Of course I'm sure!" laughed his dad.
Then he presented Leo to the chicken at the admissions desk."
Leo goes through the standard procedures of checking in but with an animal twist...the chicken at admissions gives him an identification bracket and flea collar and his volunteer to guide him is a huge bear named Jamal.
Leo and his parents are directed into a waiting room full of injured and hurting animal patients. Nurse Lorraine, a very friendly cow, finally calls his name and takes him into a private examination room to give him a brief checkup before he meets his doctor who will perform the surgery. Leo is surprised that his doctor is a MOUSE! A tiny mouse named Dr. Stan. Oh my! Leo "worried about Dr. Stan's tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs."
Leo is prepared for his surgery by other kind and caring animals along the way. He wakes up in the recovery room wearing a large plastic cone just like the other patients. Does he really need that thing on? He is discharged, and after a few weeks has passed, he encounters another surprise as he starts school. His mother walks him past the Elementary School and signs him up for Obedience School!
"He is a little nervous, but his mom said, "Don't worry sweetheart. Your teacher will take good care of you..."
Kids will love this hilarious and fun story. It is a wonderful way to explain how a trip to the hospital can be a positive experience and not a scary one. The fact that the hospital staff is kind and very efficient defuses any worry or anxiety that may arise about being put in their care. The illustrations are detailed, animated and so expressive. The book is teaming with imagination and humour thus making this a wonderful story to share and use as a catalyst for discussion about going to the hospital.
I highly recommend this book.
December 31, 2019
Four stars just for being so cute (and funny)!
July 1, 2019
I must admit, I loved this book! If I had any littles at home, I could picture us reading this again and again. The story and dialog will appeal to kids and adults alike! This is the type of book I would go out and buy for my local private school that has no funding for their little library, just because it’s fun!
Little Leo (a young human boy) learns he must have his tonsils out. He is a bit nervous about the prospect. As he and his parents arrive at the hospital, he’s not so sure he’s in the right place. He sees there is a people hospital right next to an animal hospital and he follows his parents into the animal hospital. A strange questionnaire asks if he has fleas, worms, or was the runt of the litter. Next he meets, Stan, his surgeon and finds out he’s a tiny mouse! Here’s where one of my favorite lines comes in, “At first, Leo was worried about Dr. Stan’s tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs.” As Leo meets the doctors and anesthetist, his fears are assuaged. He is able to face his fears, survive, and make friends in the recovery room.
At first glance, the illustrations reminded me a little of the illustrations in Richard Scarry’s books. It is fun how the pictures juxtapose the human and animal worlds side by side. While in the recovery room, Leo is on a gurney next to other patients (animals) recovering from surgery. They are all wearing the cone of shame so they don’t lick or bite their wounds.
If you know any children who will be having a surgery or who face multiple medical appointments, this may be the perfect gift to put their mind at ease and bring a little humor to their lives.
Little Leo (a young human boy) learns he must have his tonsils out. He is a bit nervous about the prospect. As he and his parents arrive at the hospital, he’s not so sure he’s in the right place. He sees there is a people hospital right next to an animal hospital and he follows his parents into the animal hospital. A strange questionnaire asks if he has fleas, worms, or was the runt of the litter. Next he meets, Stan, his surgeon and finds out he’s a tiny mouse! Here’s where one of my favorite lines comes in, “At first, Leo was worried about Dr. Stan’s tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs.” As Leo meets the doctors and anesthetist, his fears are assuaged. He is able to face his fears, survive, and make friends in the recovery room.
At first glance, the illustrations reminded me a little of the illustrations in Richard Scarry’s books. It is fun how the pictures juxtapose the human and animal worlds side by side. While in the recovery room, Leo is on a gurney next to other patients (animals) recovering from surgery. They are all wearing the cone of shame so they don’t lick or bite their wounds.
If you know any children who will be having a surgery or who face multiple medical appointments, this may be the perfect gift to put their mind at ease and bring a little humor to their lives.
June 17, 2019
Thank you #netgalley for giving me a copy of #YoureInGoodPaws to review. This is a cute story about a little boy going to the hospital for a tonsil surgery. Instead of taking him to the regular hospital, his parents take him to the animal hospital. He finds that odd, but goes with it. I think this would be a good story for a kid who is nervous about going to the hospital. Very cute with an end spread that would also make a cute book.
June 20, 2019
Fun story about having to go the hospital. Great for children who are afraid of doctors. Tons of fun illustrations. Recommend this to children who don't even have to go.
July 10, 2019
Great concept, but poorly executed. The human going to the "vet" did not work really well. If there had been other humans in the hospital, I think it would have worked out better.
June 11, 2019
You're in Good Paws by Maureen Fergus 4 stars
I saw the cover on this book and requested an ARC right away. I usually don't review children's books, but I found this to be charming. This would be a wonderful book to read to a child who might be facing a hospital stay or an outpatient procedure. I found the illustrations to be whimsical and fun. I also thought that there was a subtle lesson on not judging a book by its cover or competence by size.
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this ARC.
I saw the cover on this book and requested an ARC right away. I usually don't review children's books, but I found this to be charming. This would be a wonderful book to read to a child who might be facing a hospital stay or an outpatient procedure. I found the illustrations to be whimsical and fun. I also thought that there was a subtle lesson on not judging a book by its cover or competence by size.
Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for this ARC.
July 6, 2019
You're in Good Paws was the story of learning to trust even when you're scared and learning how to adapt to new situations. Teaching children trust can be difficult, but this story handled it in a very positive way and helped children learn how to prepare to trust new people before school starts.
Illustrations were fun, story engaging, but I wish it had ended differently. I was left feeling as though there should have been more.
Illustrations were fun, story engaging, but I wish it had ended differently. I was left feeling as though there should have been more.
June 29, 2019
***Thanks to the publisher and #NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. I felt like it was Zootopia/Twilight Zone mash-up. Was the little boy an animal or were his parents confused? I know I shouldn't be delving too deeply into a children's book, but I'll admit this had me scratching my head a little.
I'm not sure how I feel about this book. I felt like it was Zootopia/Twilight Zone mash-up. Was the little boy an animal or were his parents confused? I know I shouldn't be delving too deeply into a children's book, but I'll admit this had me scratching my head a little.
June 26, 2019
You’re In Good Paws is a story about a young boy named Leo who has surgery to get his tonsils out. I really loved how this book took something scary and serious and made it a bit silly by putting Leo into a world of talking animals. Explaining how the surgery would work from intake to discharge. A great book for any child who has to have surgery.
I loved how colourful the illustrations were as well as how simple the explanations were.
I loved how colourful the illustrations were as well as how simple the explanations were.
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