The Patriots and the Pox by Beth Anderson illustrated by Ashley Yazdani**

 History contains so many layers of stories!

During the Revolutionary War, George Washington created strategies to combat two enemies-the British and the small pox outbreak. This picture book focuses on Washington's deliberations about inoculating the troops.

I loved the illustrations and creative layouts.

Pair with Rebellion 1776 by Laurie Halse Anderson (middle grade novel).

**Highly, highly recommend. 

-Borrowed from the library.

When God Doesn't Fix It by Laura Story with Jennifer Shuchmann*

Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn, Truths You Can't Live Without
Newly weds Laura and Martin had dreams . . . ideal jobs, a specific place to live and eventually children.  Then Martin begins to fall asleep and have no energy.  The diagnosis?  A brain tumor.  The surgery brings complications which result in a short term memory loss and poor eyesight.  They pray that God would heal Martin but He does not.  Laura shares their journey as they continue to seek God and try to understand what He is doing in their lives.
A genuine story that causes one to delve into one's beliefs and theology.
Each chapter focuses on a myth and by the end of it, the truth is realized and paramount.
At the end of the book is a chart which contains all the myths and the truths.
*Highly recommend.
-Borrowed from the library.

The Great Serum Race by Debbie S. Miller illustrated by Jon Van Zyle

Blazing the Iditarod Trail 
I have read numerous books about Balto.  This book, however, follows all of the mushers and their dogs.  Special tribute is given to Togo, one of the lead dogs.
The book brings to life the struggles the mushers and dog sled teams had against the elements.
An engaging read!
*Borrowed from the library.

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson illustrated by Jane Chapman*

Bear is feeling sick but his friend work diligently to restore his health.
Rhyming text.
A great book about faithful friends.
*Highly recommend.
Borrowed from the library.

Arthur's Chicken Pox by Marc Brown*

Arthur has the chicken pox and is afraid he will not be able to attend the circus on Saturday.  Younger sister D.W. is jealous of the attention Arthur is receiving and fakes having the chicken pox.  Surprise, humorous ending!
My boys, especially my preschooler, love this series.
Guided Reading Level: K (2nd grade)
Good series for second graders to build stamina while reading.

The Sniffles for Bear by Bonny Becker illustrated by Kady MacDonald Denton*

Bear is sick.  Mouse tries to cheer him to no avail.
A story of true friendship.
Great word choice!
*Highly recommend.

Get Well, Good Knight by Shelley Moore Thomas illustrated by Jennifer Plecas*

When the Good Knight visits his dragon friends, he finds them sick in bed.  The faithful knight goes to the wizard for help, who in turn gives him a couple pots of stew.  When these attempts fail, who does the knight turn to?  His mother, of course!
*Highly recommend.

The Magic School Bus Fights Germs by Kate Egan

Scholastic Reader Level 2
Wanda is sick.  The bus transforms into a cough drop and finds out how the body fights germs.
Part of a series.
Extra dialogue and fact reports may make reading a challenge for some readers.