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Ted #1
Doctor Ted
A bump on his knee,
a class full of sniffles ,
a principal with foot odor
and not a doctor to be found...
Ted knows it is time to become Doctor Ted .
Well, what else is a bear to do?
a class full of sniffles ,
a principal with foot odor
and not a doctor to be found...
Ted knows it is time to become Doctor Ted .
Well, what else is a bear to do?
32 pages, Hardcover
First published April 8, 2008
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Andrea Beaty
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April 25, 2008
Ted the bear can't find a doctor-- so he becomes one. He can't find patients--so he creates them. His enthusiasm becomes quite annoying to his teacher and principal (diagnosed with gingivitis and halitosis). But when a friend falls off the playground equipment-- they sure are glad there's a doctor around.
An aside:
Love how they call 911 and the fire, police AND librarians show up!
An aside:
Love how they call 911 and the fire, police AND librarians show up!
May 17, 2008
Ted hurts his knee but there is no doctor around. The only thing he can do is become a doctor himself. He goes around school giving medical advice, only to get in trouble by his teachers. But when an accident really does happen, Doctor Ted is there to save the day.
March 13, 2019
When Ted bumps his knee one day, he decides that what he needs is a doctor. Unfortunately, none is available, so he becomes one himself, diagnosing first his mother, then his classmates, and eventually his teacher and principal. Needless to say, this leads to some tension. But when Mrs. Johnson is injured at recess, Dr. Ted steps in and coolly manages the situation, while the principal panics. Going to bed with the happy consciousness of doing his job, Ted wakes up the next day to the smell of burnt toast, deciding that he is now a firefighter...
I enjoyed Dr. Ted, which offers an amusing picture-book examination of imaginative play in the life of one little boy. Ted's diagnoses are quite humorous, and his proposed solutions - a body cast for gingivitis! - sure to be giggle-inducing, especially for young children who appreciate silly stories. Although the artwork, done by Pascal Lemaître, isn't really to my taste, it is colorful, and has a cartoon-like style that will appeal to many young children. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about imaginative play, especially where that imaginative play involves children trying out adult roles.
I enjoyed Dr. Ted, which offers an amusing picture-book examination of imaginative play in the life of one little boy. Ted's diagnoses are quite humorous, and his proposed solutions - a body cast for gingivitis! - sure to be giggle-inducing, especially for young children who appreciate silly stories. Although the artwork, done by Pascal Lemaître, isn't really to my taste, it is colorful, and has a cartoon-like style that will appeal to many young children. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about imaginative play, especially where that imaginative play involves children trying out adult roles.
March 23, 2017
A cute little teddy that just wants to help.
April 12, 2008
Ted needs a doctor but he can't find one. So he decides to be one but the staff at his school aren't impressed with his doctor advice. That is until an accident happens. Cute story, good for sick/illness/doctor storytime. I love it at the end when an accident happens and the principal is yelling 'Call an ambulance! Call the fire department! Call the library!" and on the next page an ambulance arrives, the fire department comes, and the librarians come with books in their hands and on their heads.
March 12, 2008
Neither glares nor germs nor a principal's rage can squelch the earnest examinations and ridiculous remedies of a well meaning young bear in this cheekily illustrated school yard lark.
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March 26, 2008
Story of Ted (a bear) who is judt like most kids with a great imagination.
August 29, 2016
Cute example of perseverance.
September 28, 2018
Doctor Ted, this book is about a young teddy bear named Ted. You meet his mother, teacher, and principle along the journey of him pretending to be a doctor. In the book, he pretends to be a doctor. While pretend goes around pointing out everything wrong with people even if it not, very much like a small child would do. He upset many people doing. The book uses a very basic font type using caps too but uses all caps to show frustration or the adjust the direction of the text in a disruptive way.
My daughter picked out this book, the cover is very appealing to young children. It an interesting book and has very flowed to the story. I think the humor is very relatable to an adult making enjoyable for an adult to read to their child. Finding a book, you enjoy reading to your child can often be difficult this one makes it very easy. My daughter loves this book it in our weekly rotation. I recommend this any parent reading to their kids before bed.
My daughter picked out this book, the cover is very appealing to young children. It an interesting book and has very flowed to the story. I think the humor is very relatable to an adult making enjoyable for an adult to read to their child. Finding a book, you enjoy reading to your child can often be difficult this one makes it very easy. My daughter loves this book it in our weekly rotation. I recommend this any parent reading to their kids before bed.
July 25, 2023
The exploits of little Doctor Ted, playing doctor, are endearing.
Very at age, too, for picture book readers. Here's a sample of how the hero of this book thinks and talks -- very at age for a three-year-old doctor:
His mother was in the kitchen.
"You have measles,"
said Doctor Ted.
"We should operate."
"Those are my freckles,"
said his mother.
"Eat your breakfast."
FABULOUS, FABULOUS ENDING AS WELL.
A definitely noisy lol ending for me. Maybe for you, too?
FIVE STARS for this highly imaginative book, courtesy of author Andrea Beaty and artist Pascal Lemaitre.
Very at age, too, for picture book readers. Here's a sample of how the hero of this book thinks and talks -- very at age for a three-year-old doctor:
His mother was in the kitchen.
"You have measles,"
said Doctor Ted.
"We should operate."
"Those are my freckles,"
said his mother.
"Eat your breakfast."
FABULOUS, FABULOUS ENDING AS WELL.
A definitely noisy lol ending for me. Maybe for you, too?
FIVE STARS for this highly imaginative book, courtesy of author Andrea Beaty and artist Pascal Lemaitre.
April 26, 2023
I think this is a good book for younger students. I think it gets slightly repetitive and predictable, people continuously get hurt or sick and Ted comes to help. Although I think this book has a good message that students can be whatever they want if they put their minds to it, I think this book does not do a good job of showing students that they must work towards what they want to do and try their best.
March 12, 2018
Cute book, little bear decides to be a dr. He tries to diagnose his mother and school friends and teachers. They were a little upset with him. Then one of them got hurt and he was able to wrap a bandage around the owie and make it better. The next day he smelled burnt toast and decided to be a fireman.
January 30, 2018
This is a cute story that uses medical tools and vocabulary that would be wonderful for a PreK-1 audience, especially if studying community helpers, or science careers. Doctor Ted does make some misdiagnosis, so it also offers a way to discuss those misconceptions.
March 5, 2018
Ted uses his imagination to pretend he's a doctor. He treats his mother, his friends, his teacher and his principal - the results aren't good. Then a real accident happens and Ted takes care of his teacher by bandaging her ankle.
August 17, 2019
I love this book.
When Ted needed a doctor and couldn't find one, he decided to be that person instead.
He's resourceful, creative and very helpful..almost too helpful.
There's always something to do for Doctor Ted.
When Ted needed a doctor and couldn't find one, he decided to be that person instead.
He's resourceful, creative and very helpful..almost too helpful.
There's always something to do for Doctor Ted.
March 23, 2022
This is one of the family favorites when it comes to the children's books. Cute, funny and a bit mischievous the little adventures of Ted are fun. We loved all the books in the series and always wished for more.
June 14, 2017
A very funny book. The imagination of the young doctor is fun to see. It was easy to identify with the adult characters in the book as a parent and an educator. The inside jokes are hilarious.
September 21, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. It was silly and fun. The illustrations were bright. I think this would be very appealing to children.
January 15, 2018
Good fun that introduces kids to non-sequiturs.
March 1, 2018
Typical "Ted" story - fun story line and humor, with great illustrations. But, a little text-heavy for preschoolers. Would be a great read-aloud with young elementary kids.
September 5, 2018
Meh. An ok book but not amazing. The adults in the book are not very nice and Ted also has little respect for authority.
November 29, 2018
Berry was obsessed with this book for several weeks! She is very interested in doctors and Ted's attempts to treat his patients were too funny!
February 5, 2020
Hilarious! 😂
April 23, 2020
Loved reading this with my little one. It's so funny!
August 26, 2020
I like this story because it is so funny because doctor ted had shot the principal in the nose.
The best part in the story is when Ted really helps the teacher because her ankle is hurt.
The best part in the story is when Ted really helps the teacher because her ankle is hurt.
April 29, 2021
This was surprisingly funny.
October 9, 2025
Cute illustrations and hilarious story telling. Fun for all ages.
August 25, 2008
K-3 concept book - Dramatic Play (Imagination)
I like this book for pre-K through 1st or so. I think it is a great book to read in order to incorporate dramatic play; which is still important for kindergarteners.
Ted is the main character in this book and he wakes up one morning, bumps his knee, and basically decides to become a doctor. The book is humorous because he finds all sorts of things wrong with his 'patients' and treats them with funny types of medicines. For example, he says that his teacher has the mumps and that crutches could help! No one seems to appreciate his hardwork until the end when the doctor's efforts are celebrated. The next morning, Ted awakes to the smell of burnt toast and he takes on a new profession!
Act. #1:
After reading this book would be a good time to introduce dramatic play centers or even just a new dramatic play center. The teacher could discuss with the children Ted being a doctor...Was he a real doctor? How did he become a doctor? And then talk about what Ted was the next day and how he used his imagination. If introducing a new dramatic play center(s) after reading this book, the teacher could go through some of the items available in the center, while remembering that the main point of these centers is to allow children to play and use their imaginations.
Act. #2:
This book could also be a precursor to an outing or field trip. If the teacher is spending time on a community or helpers unit, he/she could read this book before visiting the doctors office or fire station- or if someone from the community was coming to the classroom. This book could be used for just a simple opening activity.
I like this book for pre-K through 1st or so. I think it is a great book to read in order to incorporate dramatic play; which is still important for kindergarteners.
Ted is the main character in this book and he wakes up one morning, bumps his knee, and basically decides to become a doctor. The book is humorous because he finds all sorts of things wrong with his 'patients' and treats them with funny types of medicines. For example, he says that his teacher has the mumps and that crutches could help! No one seems to appreciate his hardwork until the end when the doctor's efforts are celebrated. The next morning, Ted awakes to the smell of burnt toast and he takes on a new profession!
Act. #1:
After reading this book would be a good time to introduce dramatic play centers or even just a new dramatic play center. The teacher could discuss with the children Ted being a doctor...Was he a real doctor? How did he become a doctor? And then talk about what Ted was the next day and how he used his imagination. If introducing a new dramatic play center(s) after reading this book, the teacher could go through some of the items available in the center, while remembering that the main point of these centers is to allow children to play and use their imaginations.
Act. #2:
This book could also be a precursor to an outing or field trip. If the teacher is spending time on a community or helpers unit, he/she could read this book before visiting the doctors office or fire station- or if someone from the community was coming to the classroom. This book could be used for just a simple opening activity.
December 26, 2015
Through DOCTOR TED, author Andrea Beaty presents a compelling essay on libertarian philosophy. Without government interference, Ted is able to meet the schoolyard demand for medical care. DOCTOR TED is a balanced look at both the pros and the cons of a truly unregulated free market medical system. Ted just wishes to practice medicine and is not restrained by licenses--and he is able to treat ailments with methods that many would deem unorthodox, but without the FDA forcing him to go through years of medical testing before even applying his standard of care to those in need.
Beaty's work also depicts the potential risk of total deregulation. The book contains more misdiagnoses than the last time I entered my symptoms into Web MD. Nonetheless, the reader never gets the impression that Beaty is stating that such a system would not work in the long run. As you see through reading, Ted is able to refine his skills.
In the end, Ted is able to provide a useful remedy to at least one patient. Does he do so because he is free to practice as he sees fit or in spite of it? Beaty leaves this for the reader to decide.
My kid appreciated the political commentary of DOCTOR TED (I assume, we didn't really talk much about it), and I have read the book to her multiple times. Since the first time we checked it out at the library, she has requested it a few more times. She, too, appreciates this book for what it is.
Beaty's work also depicts the potential risk of total deregulation. The book contains more misdiagnoses than the last time I entered my symptoms into Web MD. Nonetheless, the reader never gets the impression that Beaty is stating that such a system would not work in the long run. As you see through reading, Ted is able to refine his skills.
In the end, Ted is able to provide a useful remedy to at least one patient. Does he do so because he is free to practice as he sees fit or in spite of it? Beaty leaves this for the reader to decide.
My kid appreciated the political commentary of DOCTOR TED (I assume, we didn't really talk much about it), and I have read the book to her multiple times. Since the first time we checked it out at the library, she has requested it a few more times. She, too, appreciates this book for what it is.
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