This book is perfect to read aloud to kids. This book is about a baby boy who is casually playing, but receives an unexpected visit from sherm the germ. The boy is confused why the germ decided to show up, and the germ was telling the boy many ways as to why he comes around and what to do to prevent him from returning again. “Doctor checks, ears, chest and mouth.” ( )

Great book for reminding kids about germs. This book will help kids understand the process of when they get sick and what comes with being sick because of germs. Ages 3-5 Pierce County Library

A Baby is playing until he is interrupted by a visitor—Sherm the Germ. The baby is coughing and beginning to get sick and the book explains that this is happening because the baby has been visited by Sherm! The baby goes to the doctor and the doctor says that he needs to rest and drink water.

This book was written by a pediatrician who wished to educate young children on germs and sickness! This is such a creative idea and I think it works really well! I love all of the illustrations and I think this story would work well in any classroom--especially for younger children. ( )

Baby's perfect day of play is interrupted by an unwelcome, microbial visitor?Sherm the Germ. Written by a pediatrician and brought to life through playful illustrations, this fun, rhyming book describes the stages of becoming sick and then getting better. A perfect read-aloud for those wishing to get well soon or any budding physician, this board book uses a loveable character to teach readers on the basics of what it means to catch a cold or virus and how the healing process works.