Washoe County Library System

"Amid a starkly beautiful but uncanny landscape in New Mexico, a married couple from Cambridge, MA takes residency at a distinguished academic institute. When the husband is stricken with a mysterious illness, misdiagnosed at first, their lives are uprooted and husband and wife each embarks upon a nightmare journey. At thirty-seven, Michaela faces the terrifying prospect of widowhood - and the loss of Gerard, whose identity has greatly shaped her...

Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.

Presents guidance on providing optimal quality of care and wellness for people who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses, addressing the needs of both the patient and the caregiver.

"Inspired by her own experiences, renowned author and journalist Letty Cottin Pogrebin offers new insights and concrete advice on how to relate to, and help, our sick friends"--Dust jacket flap.

When Clifford, T-Bone and Cleo reward each other for doing tricks, they find out that too many treats are bad for the tummy.

"Even the best bad kitties can get sick, and when it happens, it means just one thing: a visit to the vet!"-- When Kitty is happy and healthy, everything is perfect. She jumps around, eats everything in sight and has the energy to keep slobbering puppies in their place. But when she's sick, all she can do is lie in her bed. Looks like it's time for this sick kitty to go... to the vet. When Kitty's family finally manages to get their clawing, angry...

"Sylvie wakes one night, suddenly, without knowing why. Then she sees the most spectacular sight - a pair of wings, enormous in size, made of the softest snow-white feathers imaginable. An angel in her bedroom--a Snow angel! He tells her that he is here to look after her, for Sylvie is not as well as she seems. Many months later, as Sylvie recovers from her illness, she longs to see her snow angel again. He saved her life! There is so much she wants...

With her perfect attendance record, Pinkalicious gets to be principal for the day, but when she wakes up sick, she worries that her big day will be ruined.

Just as Adam is wondering if he will ever be healthy again, he is cheered by a visit from one of his best friends who brings cards from his classmates. Includes ten hints for parents to help children cope with being sick.

Sue and John ask Pete the zookeeper why Kalama Zoo is closed, and he tells them the animals are ill, from Edward the elephant who has a cold to Fran the flamingo who has a sore throat.