School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-A pup wakes up one morning not feeling well. His older sister springs into action, toting poor Digger to the doctor's office in a red wagon. He is afraid he will need a shot, though Daisy assures him that shots make you feel better and only hurt a little. With her repeated coaxing and entreaties of "You must be brave," Digger consents to have his eyes, ears, and mouth checked. The doctor concludes that he simply has a cold. His sister, however, is due for a shot. Suddenly sweating, Daisy says she doesn't want a one and now claims that they hurt. The final page shows an irritated Daisy being reminded of her own advice. The repetitive, simple text helps emerging readers gain confidence, and the story deals with a common, relatable fear. The cartoon art is brightly colored and includes a few doggie jokes, e.g., a sign on the title page reading, "Paws for your flu shot!" After the situational and textual repetition, the twist at the end will give readers (especially younger siblings) a giggle. For general purchase, especially in libraries in which beginning readers are heavily used.-Sara White, Seminole County Public Library, Casselberry, FL (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Dog Daisy commands brother Digger to "Stay by me...You do not want to get lost" (City). He obeys in the hat, shoe, and dress shops; the toy store is too tempting. In Doctor, Daisy is brave when Digger sees the doctor...until it's her turn. Word repetition may encourage new readers but makes for dull stories. The illustrations are mildly entertaining. [Review covers these I Am a Reader! titles: Digger and Daisy Go to the City and Digger and Daisy Go to the Doctor.] (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
In this latest outing for Digger and Daisy, the elder dog sister guides the younger dog brother through a visit to the doctor.Youngs comradely canine siblings have a history of enjoying adventures together, but going to the doctor is a different order of things for one simple reason: Shots hurt, and doctors always seem to be waving around needles. However, in this early reader, Digger is under the weather I do not feel good. Daisy looks at Digger. He does not look goodso a trip to the doctor is imperative. I do not want to go, Digger protests. I will get a shot. You must be brave, replies Daisy, which is easy to say when you are not on the receiving end. At the office, Digger doesnt want to let the doctor do anythingtake a look in his eyes, ears or mouthso Daisy goes first. Digger has a cold, so he doesnt need a shot. But you do, says the doctor. Turn around, Daisy. No good deed goes unpunished, though having someone to share it with is like that spoonful of sugar that helps the medicine go down. Sullivans artwork lends a hand, little bits of tropical fruit upon which to sprinkle the sugar.Giving an inch in the sibling arena can yield a mile of returns, and Digger and Daisy are great role models. (Early reader. 4-6) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
