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Synopsis
When Vera gets the chicken pox, her mom puts her in the spare bedroom and brings in the Kitty--the big, soft pillow with arms. It's lonely and dark in the spare room, and the wallpaper looks like it's making scary faces at Vera. Try as she might, Vera can't sleep. All she can do is scratch her spots.
But being sick has its rewards. Her mother reads her picture books, her father sings her lullabies, and her sister treats her to checker games. It's not long before Vera feels like her old self again.
Any child who has experienced the woes of being sick will find sweetness and humor in this charming story about one brave little girl.
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About the Author
Vera Rosenberry has illustrated many books for young readers, including The Outside Inn by George Ella Lyon. This is the first book she has both written and illustrated.
Reviews
PreSchool-Grade 1-This story follows Vera from the onset of her illness, when fever, spots, and nausea confine her to bed in a darkened room, through her recovery. Mother is solicitous with orange juice, hot soup, calamine lotion, stories, and a big stuffed pillow to hug. Father brings flowers and sings Vera to sleep, and big sister June helps her pass the time with games of Chinese checkers. The tedium, discomfort, and confinement of an extended illness, ameliorated by warm surroundings and a compassionate and loving family, are well portrayed. Colorful ink-and-gouache illustrations capture a forlorn little girl with dark circles under her eyes, frightened by fever-induced hallucinations; scratching, scratching, scratching; and wistfully watching children outside playing. The pictures deftly portray the mood of the story, from somber at the start, to exuberant at the finish, as Vera throws off her pajamas, pulls on her clothes, and cartwheels out to play.
Marie Orlando, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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When Vera Was Sick
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1998
ISBN 10: 0805054057
ISBN 13: 9780805054057
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0805054057.VG
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When Vera Was Sick
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0805054057-8-1
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When Vera Was Sick
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Holt & Company, Henry, 1998
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP66352203
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When Vera Was Sick
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805054057I3N10
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When Vera Was Sick
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ISBN 10: 0805054057
ISBN 13: 9780805054057
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805054057I5N10
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When Vera Was Sick
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1998
ISBN 10: 0805054057
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805054057I3N10
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When Vera Was Sick
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1998
ISBN 10: 0805054057
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805054057I5N10
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When Vera Was Sick
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1998
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0805054057I3N01
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When Vera Was Sick
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Condition: Acceptable. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). PLEASE NOTE: FORMER LIBRARY COPY. MAY HAVE IDENTIFYING MARKS, STAMPS AND/OR STICKERS, ETC. Former Library book. hardcover 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues. Seller Inventory # H-04-5535
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When Vera Was Sick
Published by
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1998
ISBN 10: 0805054057
ISBN 13: 9780805054057
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Seller: Library House Internet Sales, Grand Rapids, OH, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Rosenberry, Vera (illustrator). When Vera gets the chicken pox, her mom puts her in the spare bedroom and brings in the Kitty--the big, soft pillow with arms. It's lonely and dark in the spare room, and the wallpaper looks like it's making scary faces at Vera. Try as she might, Vera can't sleep. All she can do is scratch her spots. But being sick has its rewards. Her mother reads her picture books, her father sings her lullabies, and her sister treats her to checker games. It's not long before Vera feels like her old self again. Any child who has experienced the woes of being sick will find sweetness and humor in this charming story about one brave little girl. Former library book. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # 123499247