This twisted tale about three children who get sick at school will show you what NOT to do when you’re sick. A mischievous cold bug named Spike tricks the children into thinking they can “give” their colds away, when they are actually spreading them. With every uncovered cough and sneeze, Spike and his fellow germs grow stronger and louder. When the whole school becomes infected with germs, the school nurse decides it is time to separate fact from fiction about viruses. Read this wildly entertaining story to teach kids about proper cold etiquette and prevention.

An Original Playbook® Story
Written by: Sharon Brinkerhoff
Illustrated by: Liliane Grenier

Edited for Multi-Level Readability by: Nicole Swanson, 5th Grade Teacher
For 2-7 Readers

Advantage (Multi-Level) Format includes Stages 1-4
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Family Set includes 4 soft cover copies to share among your readers.
This set includes a "Mini Costume Kit" with a mini costume for each character.       
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Story Length: 2,437 Words, 36 bound pages, Soft Cover, 7" x 8/12"

ISBN 978-1-60476-716-2