I’m very excited to share the Dr. Hippo series with you today, from the Hippocratic Press. Founded by Dr. Charlotte Cowan.

I am a believer that a child needs books in their lives. In our house that happens to be many many books, overflowing the bookshelves. Which is fine, we read at least 1 hr daily with the kids. Maybe it’s because both my husband and I are very avid readers and wish the same for our children?  I am the aunt, friend or family member that will buy you a book for almost every occasion.

The entire family was delighted when the Dr. Hippo series arrived at our door. Ryan and I ripped open opened the box very carefully to find that they were very well protected in paper packing. The books are made with beautiful hard covers and a sleeve over the hard cover. There is a parent insert in each book including questions, answers and information pertaining to the particular illness covered in the story. Each parent insert is laminated and quite durable, as we found out. Olivia got a hold of one, dragged it down to her room, chewed on it, and it is still in perfect condition.

Ryan insisted that we read each book the very evening we received them, so we did, and LOVED them. The books, The Moose With Loose Poops, The Little Elephant with the Big Earache, Katie Caught a Cold, Peeper has a Fever and Sadies Sore throat all have fascinating, colorful illustrations. I love how they put each illness into terms that a child, even as young as Ryan at 4, can understand. They held Ryan’s complete interest and he had many questions to ask along the way, which were all answered within the story. We have since read these stories over and over, and will continue to do so.

Dr. Charlotte Cowan, the author and founder of The Hippocratric Press trained and practiced at Bostons Mass General Hospital for Children for many years. While in college at Princeton University, Dr. Charlotte Cowan majored in English and developed a love for creative writing. I find it so fascinating how she was able to combine her medical and English training to write childrens stories that pertain to illnesses that are quite common.

I have been fortunate in that I’ve been personally corresponding with Dr. Cowan. I was thrilled to find out that she shares a love for Birthday Parties as I do! Whenever a Birthday Party was held in her home she made sure that each person had a gift, not just the Birthday girl or boy! Charlotte is married to a wonderful man and together they have 3 children.

The Giveaway:

Carlotte has generously offered you, one of my readers, the chance to be gifted with the Dr. Hippo Series. Including all 5 books.

To Buy:

You can find the Dr. Hippos series at a book store near you or on Amazon.com, starting at about $13.00/book.

To Enter:

Please visit the website and tell me about something you learned there that I haven’t talked about. When you arrive at the Dr. Hippo website a window show up asking you to enter your email, you do not have to do this, but I highly suggest it, as if you do, you will receive The Top Ten Tips to Keep your Children Healthy all Year Long. You can also visit Dr. Hippos blog and tell me if there is something you have learned there. I personally went through a couple pages and learned a lot!

For Additional Entries:

-follow me

-follow me on twitter and tweet about this (unlimited entries each time you tweet)

-grab the Birthday Bash button

-subscribe via email

-fav me on technorati

-blog about this giveaway with a link back here (5 entries)

All Birthday Bash contests will end May 22, I will draw all winners via random.org and announce the winners here at 10:00 a.m. EST.