"The Penny Whistle Sick-in-Bed Book" is a collection of games and activities, ideas and suggestions for children who are nursing the flu, a broken bone or a long-term illness.

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This latest in the series of "Penny Whistle" books by Meredith Brokaw and Annie Gilbar (Fireside Books, $12) features tips for decorating a child's bedroom, keeping up with homework and enticing sluggish appetites.The book is designed by Jill Weber in bright pinks, blues and reds. It has instructions for card games, puppet shows and crafts and lists of books and videotapes, plus recipes for cinnamon toast, applesauce and chicken soup.

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