Family playing jacks

They played jacks, in front of the fire.



And they read good books to a friend. Beverly and her dad, Ray and her mom, Phyllis and her brothers, David and Paul were happy. Midnight loved them all.

Beverly reading book to Midnight



One night when the moon was full and the snow on the piney woods blew quiet Beverly woke with a fright. She felt sick and scared. Her head pounded. She felt funny inside.

What could it be, Beverly?

Beverly in bed, feeling sick



The whole family looks sick

The next morning her dad, Ray and her mom, Phyllis and her brothers, David and Paul felt sick too.

Midnight stayed asleep in his bed.

What could it be, Beverly?



The doctor said, "Maybe your family's been touched by the flu. It's going around you know."

What could it be, Beverly?

The doctor and his office




Midnight shedding

"Or maybe it's Midnight," the doctor said, "Pets give off dander, you know."

What could it be, Beverly?




"Or the chemicals you clean with or use to kill pests can also cause problems, especially for kids who are small."

What could it be, Beverly?

a bottle of cleanser
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