Theodora Bear Constance Bear Brownie Bear Vera Ginny Tiger Lion Snowball Violet Deborah Eve Frog Lambie Sheep Annabelle
Chapter One Sick Day Theodora Bear was visiting Harriet So far the visit had gone very well The only problem was that there was no candy at Harriet’s house Theodora told herself that sugar was bad for her teeth and her tummy And she had extra jam at breakfast Today Harriet was sick She was grumpy about it She sat up in bed She coughed and frowned in between coughs Her animals crowded the bed Theodora decided to cheer her up Did you know that colds last ten days at most she said Only nine more days to go after today Harriet did not smile She patted the bear and leaned back on her pillows 1
I once had a cold that lasted six weeks Vera the penguin said That’s nothing Violet the sheep said I once had a cold that lasted six months Harriet tried to speak but the others were too loud Only those of us from Antarctica really know about colds Vera said Shut up Vera You don’t get a cold from being cold Everyone knows that You do so get sick from being cold It shocks your body How shocking could it be if you were born there Well I must say Quiet yelled Harriet There was a silence Some of you may have had colds in the past Harriet said But I’m the one who’s sick today And I want some peace and quiet Some people really like to feel sorry for themselves Vera muttered I agree whispered Violet I don’t think she wants to get better 2
