num_pages: 32
description: Emily has a stomachache in her head, a headache in her throat, and an occasional urge to swallow up instead of down. Not a great start to the day, but Patricia MacLachlan's timeless book proves that even the worst of days can turn out okay. Emily and Father try various ways to help Emily feel better -- everything from looking for her favorite blanket, Frederick, to putting her hair in ponytails. And while Father can't make the sickness go away, his loving attention and tender care make Emily's sick day far more tolerable. William Pene du Bois' illustrations have long enchanted young readers, and continue to do so here.
language: English
title: The Sick Day
titlecomplete: The Sick Day
genres: Childrens, Poetry, Picture Books
ratings_count: 54
publisher: Pantheon Books