# Doctor Duck Checks a Cough

Author: Logan

Level: PreK3

Theme: A gentle checkup

## Page 1

Doctor Daisy Duck opened her little clinic beside the pond each morning.

## Page 2

First came Freddy Frog, who coughed a croaky cough after singing all night.

## Page 3

Daisy listened with her stethoscope and said, 'Your throat needs rest and water.'

## Page 4

Next came Benny Bear, who sneezed three big sneezes into his handkerchief.

## Page 5

Daisy checked his ears and said, 'A nap and a drink will help you feel better.'

## Page 6

Then came a tiny mouse with a tickly cough and sleepy, droopy eyes.

## Page 7

Daisy wrapped her in a soft blanket and gave her a warm cup of tea.

## Page 8

All her patients rested in the sunny waiting room, quiet and cozy together.

## Page 9

By the afternoon, Freddy sang softly, Benny stopped sneezing, and the mouse smiled.

## Page 10

Daisy waved goodbye and said, 'Rest, water, and care make sick days better.'

## 5 Words to Learn

doctor, check, cough, rest, water

## Read Together

Read Together: Practice a gentle checkup with a stuffed friend.