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Ted is a sweet little bear with a strong imagination and an even stronger will. "One morning Ted woke up, got out of bed, and bumped his knee. That's not good, thought Ted. I need a doctor." Because Ted is good natured and resourceful, after looking everywhere and failing to find medical help, "he became a doctor." He collects supplies, creates an office, makes a bandage, sets up a waiting room. And waits. When Ted can't scare up business at home is he discouraged? No. He takes his show on the road to school where his "very germy" patients are "very thankful" for Ted's medical advice.

Until Doctor Ted tries to diagnose his principal, that is. Principal Bigham is not pleased to learn he has gingivitis and bad breath. Nor is he happy to hear he has a fever and foot odor. Principal Bigham sends Doctor Ted home where he takes two cookies and goes straight to bed. Fortunately for the reader, Doctor Ted is not daunted and he lives to heal another day.

Doctor Ted is a charming picture book for the young reader. Best suited for children ages three to seven, Beaty's wry humor shines in her optimistic text. Illustrator Pascal Lemaitre's rounded cartoonish animals and colorful pages complement Doctor Ted's journey through his day of healing perfectly. Read Doctor Ted aloud to a group of children (kindergarten is perfect) and let the pretending (and laughter) begin.


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When I received a copy of Doctor Ted from author Andrea Beaty, my first thought was man, I've missed doctor books. I mean, I've been reviewing children's books for over three years now and I haven't run into a playing doctor book (no, not that kind of playing doctor!) in all this time. The time has surely come for Doctor Ted.

Author: Andrea Beaty (on JOMB)
Illustrator: Pascal Lemaitre
Published: 2008 Margaret K. McElderry (on JOMB)
ISBN: 1416928200 Chapters.ca Amazon.com

Neither glares nor germs nor a principal’s rage can squelch the earnest examinations and ridiculous remedies of a well meaning young bear in this cheekily illustrated school yard lark.

A writer friend sent me a link to a You-tube video today, which had me laughing more than I’d done in ages. It has some rude words in it, so I’m not going to post it here because this is a kid-friendly blog, but if you’re old enough and have ever had problems with proofreading, then click here to see why I’m laughing. The guy’s name is Taylor Mali and he’s an American teacher, poet and comedian.