Dan Krall

This hilarious story was about a misunderstood capper who dreams of being wanted by children. The message of the story was to love who you are and do not change to be love. There are many features of the text that was interesting and enjoyable. One is the illustration the author uses. On the pages, the author uses a small amount of words, so that the readers have an easy time understanding the story. So the illustrations have to convey what the words do not. The characters emotions and what show more they are thinking are easily depicted in the pictures. Another feature the story has, although small, is the actual photo at the beginning and end pages of the book. This is not only a cute part of the book, but it shows kids what these treats look like. This book has been one of the best children books I have read. show less

Simon is an enthusiastic elementary school student who continues daily activities despite all signs of illness. Simon sneezes, coughs, and spreads his germs throughout school. The book takes a clever tern by personifying the germs themselves, which is humorous and allows students to be more engaged. Humor and important health lessons are balanced in this book by demonstrating how germs spread through specific behaviors. "Sick Simon" provides a valuable resource for parents and educators.

The illustrator in Sick Simon did an amazing job with this book. Personally, I used this book for younger elementary kiddos to teach them all about the importance of staying home when they are sick and washing their hands. The book starts with a boy not feeling well and he heads to school. The story goes on to say the different things Simon did and how he eventually gets his classmates and teacher sick. Most every time I read it to a class they line up immediately to wash their hands before show more snack. It's a fun reminder for kids that germs are everywhere and you need to do your part to stay healthy. show less

Simon does not understand or frankly care about germs. He does not wash his hands after he sneezes and coughs on just about everything in school. However, eventually everyone else gets sick and stays home from school because they know something Simon doesn't: going to school when you're sick spreads germs. Eventually the germs talk to Simon and tell him what a hero they think he is... and Simon has to rethink some things.