Ryers Readers - Doctor Ted

Episode Date: August 18, 2023

Ted is in need of a doctor, but he can’t find one anywhere! There is only one thing to do….

Let's do this! Thank you so much for tuning into today's story. Don't forget to rate and follow so you never miss out on all the Ryers Readers' fun. And if you're looking for even more fun, come join me on the Ryers Reader's Patreon page, where you can find ad-free episodes, bonus content, and even become a Ryers' Reader celebrity. Before we get into the story, do you want to know a fun fact? Did you know that the average doctor has over 40,000 hours of training? In the United States, it takes an average of 10 to 14 years to become a doctor.

They have to complete four years of college, four years of medical school, and three to seven years of residency, or practicing their medicine of choice. Pretty cool, huh? Okay, story time. Today, we have a very special Ryer's Reader's request from Juliet in Auburn, California, USA. Juliette would like to hear Dr. Ted by Andrea Beattie. I hope you enjoy this story, Juliet. Let's do this.

One morning, Ted woke up. He got out of bed and he bumped his knee. That's not good, thought. Ted, I need a doctor. He looked everywhere, but he couldn't find one. And since Ted couldn't find a doctor, he became a doctor. Dr. Ted didn't have an office, so he made one. Dr. Ted didn't have a big bandage, so he made one of those two. Now all I need is a patient, he thought, he sat and waited for one one to arrive. He waited, and he waited, and he waited. His mother was in the He waited. Nice waiting room, thought Dr. Ted. Then he waited some more.

I think it's time for a house call, he thought. He called throughout the house. His mother was in the kitchen. You have the measles, said Dr. Ted. We should operate. Those are my freckles, said his mother. Eat your breakfast. At school, Dr. Ted sat in the third row of Mrs. Johnson's class. All around him, students coughed and sniffled and sneezed. Dr. Ted smiled. Patience, he thought.

The patients were very germy. At lunch, Dr. Ted took their temperatures and measured their blood pressure. He gave them fine medical advice, and they were very thankful. Dr. Ted was such a good doctor. Even Mrs. Johnson came to see him. You can't practice medicine in the lunchroom, she said. You have mumps, said Dr. Ted. Crutches could help.

Those are my cheeks, said Mrs. Johnson. Eat your lunch. Principal Big Ham walked in. Dr. Ted. Ted could tell he was very sick. He needed a doctor. We already have a school doctor who visits on Fridays, Principal Big Ham said with a smile. You have gingivitis, said Dr. Ted. You need a full-body cast.

Principal Bigham frowned. You also have bad breath, said Dr. Ted. You need a shot. The principal's face turned bright red. And a fever, said Dr. Ted. You need a transplant. We already have a school doctor. Principal Big Ham pointed towards the door. We could do something about that foot odor, said Dr. Ted. Go home, said Principal Big Ham. Dr. Ted was very sad. He picked up his big bandage and went home.

That night, he took two cookies and went straight to bed. The next day during recess, Ted sat on the bench and sighed. He watched Francis Sylvester do gymnastics on the monkey bars. She was very talented. Everyone thought so, especially Mrs. Johnson and Principal Big Ham. Francis finished her routine with a triple-twisting somersault. She landed on Mrs. Johnson! Ouch! cried Mrs. Johnson.

My ankle! Principal Bigham ran this way and that! Help! he yelled. Call an ambulance! Call the fire department! But Dr. Ted was already there. He wrapped Mrs. Johnson's ankle with a big bandage. He checked her vision and her tonsils.

Take two cookies, he said. You'll feel better in the morning. Just then, The ambulance arrived, and the fire department, and the librarians. It's a good thing you had Dr. Ted, they all said. There's always room for another school doctor, said Mrs. Johnson. My work here is done, said Dr. Ted. Keep the bandage. Principal Big Ham's face turned bright red.

You really should do something about that fever, said Dr. Ted. That night, Dr. Ted closed his office, packed away his stethoscope, and went to sleep, knowing he had done a good job. The next morning, Ted woke up, got out of bed,

and sniffed the air. It smelled like burnt toast. That's not good, thought Ted. I need a fire truck. The... And don't forget to stick around to see if you can answer today's paying attention question. Before you go, do you think you can answer today's paying attention question? What was the name of the school principal?

If your answer was Principal Big Ham, you did it! Great job! You sure were paying attention! I hope you enjoyed that story! I wonder what we're going to read next. Hi Juliet!