10 Books About Family Health

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From physical health, to mental health to the science behind health, these books remind families of decisions they can make every day to be conscious of their own health and the health of others. Start good health habits now, and keep them in the new year!

Preschool to Elementary School

Photo of a book cover with an illustration of a girl with short brown hair lying in a hospital bed and speaking. A speech bubble above her reads "Use Your Voice."
Courtesy of Penguin Workshop.

“Use Your Voice”
by Alicen Paul Tapper
This important book follows Alice, who is at the hospital with a terrible pain in her stomach, as she finds the courage to speak up about what she’s feeling with the help of the faces on a numbered pain chart.

Photo of a book cover with an illustration of an infant lying on the floor on an orange mat on his stomach. He is smiling and dressed in a yellow onesie. Block letter text above him reads "It's Tummy Time!"
Courtesy of LB Kids.

“It’s Tummy Time!”
by Elise Parsley
This fun exploration of babies’ daily activities, accompanied by bright and witty illustrations
of a diverse range of babies and families, is a must-have for all new parents and infants as they develop strong, healthy bodies.

photo of a book cover that reads "Taking Care of Me" with photos of Sesame Street characters.
Courtesy of Lerner Publishing.

“Taking Care of Me: Healthy Habits with Sesame Street”
by Mari C. Schuch
With help from their “Sesame Street” friends, young readers learn about the good choices they can make every day, such as eating healthy foods, washing their hands, brushing and flossing their teeth, staying active and getting enough sleep.

Courtesy of Barefoot Books.

“Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”
by Skye Silver
Develop healthy habits for growing bodies and minds with a fresh twist on a classic movement singalong. Follow a family through a day from home to school in their diverse community as they engage in healthy habits, from good hygiene to reading.

Photo of an orange book cover featuring an illustration of two girls brushing their teeth. Text above them reads "Brush! Brush! Brush!" surrounded by tubes of toothpaste and a toothbrush.
Courtesy of Children’s Press.

“Brush! Brush! Brush!”
by Douglas Florian
Illustrations and rhyming text teach little ones how to clean their teeth.

Book cover featuring an illustration of three multicultural children. One is eating a hot dog, another is eating a slice of pizza and a girl is eating noodles. Above them are floating French fries, broccoli and sushi. Red text above them reads "All Food is Good Food."
Courtesy of Feiwel and Friends.

“All Food is Good Food”
by Molli Jackson Ehlert
From noodles to salad, from congee to pancakes, from dim sum to pizza, author Molli Jackson Ehlert and illustrator Fanny Liem embrace food of all types in this fun and inclusive picture book.

Middle School

Photo of a book cover that reads "Extra Life" in large black text in all caps. Below that, smaller black text reads "The Astonishing Story of How We Doubled Our Lifespan."
Courtesy of Viking Books for Young Readers.

“Extra life: The Astonishing Story of How We Doubled Our Lifespan”
by Steven Johnson
“Extra Life” looks at vaccines, seat belts, pesticides and more, and how each of our scientific advancements have prolonged human life. This book is a deep dive into the sciences—perfect for younger readers who enjoy modern history as well as scientific advances.

Photo of a book cover featuring an illustration of a Pakistani American girl who is sketching. The background is a entirely a drawing of sunflowers against a turquoise background. Yellow curlique text reads "Drawing Deena."
Courtesy of Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.

“Drawing Deena”
by Hena Khan
When aspiring artist Deena’s anxiety reaches a breaking point, both she and her mother learn the importance of asking for help and that, with the right support, she can create something truly beautiful.

Photo of a periwinkle blue book cover featuring a cartoonish illustration of five people standing around a science cart. One is using a laptop, one is examining red liquid in a beaker and another is holding a book.
Courtesy of Bold Story Press.

“The Antidotes: Pollution Solution”
by Patricia Mechael
Just when a group of fifth-grade friends is returning to normal life and to school after a
global pandemic, the waters of the Chesapeake Bay have become polluted by a plastic-eating bacteria experiment gone wrong—and both fish and kids are getting sick! Izi,
Gir and their friends go to science club and discover a fishy cover-up. The school has to close down again!

Photo of a book cover with a large cartoonish graphic of a man asleep in his bed, surrounded by three tiny scientists in white lab coats. A thought bubble above them reads "Snoozefest The Surprising Science of Sleep."
Courtesy of Dial Books for Young Readers.

“Snoozefest: The Surprising Science of Sleep”
by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
This engaging, fact-packed look at the science of sleep will make you think again. For something that all humans (and most animals) do for hours every night, sleep is not as well understood as you might think. Scientists don’t even really know why we sleep!

 

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