Description
Felipe has the flu
Book summary
A picture book that addresses children's resistance to taking medicine with humor and tenderness. Felipe has a cold and won't stop sneezing, but he refuses to take the syrup his grandmother offers him. Through absurd remedies proposed by his friends, the little one will learn that sometimes what we need most is just what we least want. A relatable and funny story about care, health, and understanding the little ones.
What is it about?
Felipe has the flu and can't stop sneezing, but he is stubborn about the medicine that could relieve him. His grandmother, with patience and affection, tries to convince him without success. Meanwhile, his friends come to his aid with remedies as original as they are ineffective: from strange soups to magic scarves. However, none of these absurdities manage to cure the little one. The story moves forward between sneezes and laughter, showing how the simplest solution—taking the medicine—is often the hardest for a child to accept. Finally, the grandmother's affection and understanding will be key for Felipe to overcome his fear.
Main themes
- Children's resistance to medical treatments and the importance of medicine.
- The affective bond between grandparents and grandchildren as a foundation for trust.
- Creativity and humor in friends' attempts to help.
- Accepting what is necessary versus what is desired in the moment.
- Health care from a gentle and relatable perspective.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at children between 3 and 6 years old who are beginning to understand health routines, as well as families and educators looking for a playful tool to address resistance to taking medicine. It is also ideal for readers who enjoy stories featuring animals with human emotions, narrated with simplicity and a touch of humor.
What this book offers
- Normalizes the experience of being sick and the need to take care of oneself, reducing childhood anxiety.
- Fosters empathy by showing how friends try to help, even if unsuccessfully.
- Reinforces the value of patience and family affection as tools for resolving daily conflicts.
- Offers a starting point for talking about the importance of following medical instructions.
- Stimulates the imagination through the absurd remedies proposed by the characters.
Technical specifications
- Author: Iglesias Lodares, Gracia
- Publisher: Ediciones Jaguar
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Picture books, character books, children's and young adult fiction, animal stories
- Collection: TBD Collection
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: February 2019
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 390 g
Editorial review
A picture book that connects with a universal childhood experience: the refusal to take medicine. The author, Gracia Iglesias Lodares, combines rhythmic and repetitive text with comical situations that keep the reader's attention. The hardcover edition and manageable format make it suitable for small hands. The story, though simple, naturally addresses a daily conflict, offering a resolution based on affection rather than imposition. Recommended for families looking for a gentle resource to talk about health and emotions with the little ones.