Who Needs a Checkup?

Hello, Hedgehog! #3

by Norm Feuti

Harry has a checkup...and he's not happy about it.

Harry is going to the doctor! But Harry is nervous. He does not know what will happen there. What if he gets a shot? Hedgehog knows just what to do. He will help Harry get ready for his checkup!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Animals, Childrens, Picture Books, Humor, Friendship, Juvenile

48 pages, Paperback

Published February 4, 2020

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simple early reader, with a comic-style format and one sentence per frame. Perfect for pre-K and early-grade children who might be a little fearful of going to the doctor. Hedgehog has a play doctor's kit and they act out the forthcoming visit, with a lollipop at the end.

[DaNae · Rating 3 out of 5]

An honest look at what goes on during a check-up, shots and all. Once again Hedgehog helps Harry through a scary moment.

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think by now we have almost read all of this series ahha my daughter loves this one too. She said her favourite part was the “magic trip” where Hedgehog uses a tiny hammer to hit Harry’s knee and it jumps out. Lol I tried to tell her it’s not a magic trip it really happens, I don’t know if she believes me or not.
Also because I’m excited my daughter is in kindergarten and did a magic trick for me after we read this book, she said she wanted to read it and continued to read out it loud to me! My mind was blown haha I didn’t know she could read that well and that many words. Anyways proud mom over here.

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harry is having a great day until he realizes he has a checkup with the doctor. What if he has to get a shot? Hedgehog has an idea of how to reduce Harry's anxiety, but will it work?

A cute story about a very realistic circumstance and Hedgehog's ideas may actually be useful for real kids anxious about a doctor visit. The story is told in graphic novel panels in a layout very easy to follow. The text is kept pretty simple with an occasional word beginning readers may need help with. Hand this to kids about to have a doctor checkup and kids starting to read on their own.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Harry needs a checkup, the situation doesn't feel to him as though he needs a thing. He's scared.

"What if the doctor gives me a shot?"

The comic book-style panels are endearing, as is the dialog. How does Harry's friend, the Hedgehog, get little Harry ready for the dreaded routine physical?

One of many reasons I enjoyed this FIVE STAR book is how Norm Feuti's characters use excellent manners. Please and thank you are excellent words to learn how to read.

[Tori · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harry is afraid of his upcoming visit to the doctor, but his friend hedgehog knows just what to do: give Harry a pretend checkup so he knows what to expect. A cute story that would be good to share with kiddos who are nervous about medical appointments.

[Alicia Evans · Rating 3 out of 5]

Harry is scared to go to the doctor, so Hedgehog helps them through it. Discussion of shots and lollipops, but no actual visit to a real doctor.

For: beginning readers looking for cute animals.

Possible red flags: fear of trying new things/going to the doctor.

[Jessica]

Harry is very worried about going to the doctor for his checkup, especially for the shot. But Hedgehog gets his pretend doctor kit to help Harry feel better. I like the relationship between these two friends.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harry is happy about his day until he remembers he has an appointment to go to the doctor for a checkup. He is nervous so Hedgehog helps him get ready for it.
Early reader story in three chapters: Big Plans; The Checkup; New Plans. Great illustrations.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute! Hedgehog is there for his friend Harry and helps hem prepare for a doctor visit.

[Jenn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book for alleviating a child's fear of going to the doctor.

[Renee · Rating 1 out of 5]

I don’t like shots so I gave this book a one. (Noah, 7)

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love these books! All three are adorable, funny, and perfect early readers in graphic novel form.
So so cute! We’ve read them all many many times and the boys are still laughing.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

We love this series!

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Hedgehog is anxious about a checkup at the doctors, his good friend helps him practice so he is prepared to go.

[Robin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Relatable graphic novel for emerging readers. Cute and gently humorous. Highly recommended for ages 4-8.

[Isobel Stapleton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked the speech bubbles and the characters in the book.

[Megan Moss · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read aloud to my 6, and 8 year old. They laughed at some parts. Cute early reader series

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book beautifully snuck in how to overcome a fear of going to the doctor.

Nice.

[kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fun for an early reader

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A useful read in advance of future covid shots.

2023 - Maddie is just flying through books lately!