These books teach kids about health and wellness, how their bodies and minds change over time, and what role each of us can play in caring for one another.
Preschool
“Hospital Heroes Save the Day”
by R. W. Alley
The hospital workers of the Breezy Valley Hospital are always ready to provide top-notch medical care to the residents of their beloved town.
“Roar-choo!”
by Charlotte Cheng
In this tale of helping your friends and valuing differences, Dragon can’t stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. It’s only when Dragon realizes his friend Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need.
“Taking Care of Mama Rabbit”
by Anita Lobel
When Mama Rabbit is not feeling well, her little rabbits each find their own way to make her feel better.
Elementary
“A Crabby Book: Get Well, Crabby!”
by Jonathan Fenske
When Crabby gets sick, Plankton is determined to play doctor and take care of his friend. However, Crabby does not want help until he realizes Plankton will do all his household chores.
“Taking Care of You: A Kid’s Guide to Personal Hygiene”
by Lizzy Rockwell
Learn about the many ways we take care of ourselves — through handwashing, bathing, brushing teeth, practicing good hair care and more — in this empowering primer for young children that spotlights the importance of personal hygiene.
“We Can Help!: A First Book of First Aid”
by Vivian French
From scrapes to scratches, head bumps and bruises, learn all about the basics of first aid with Nikki and Enzo.
“What Medicine Can Do”
by Gabrielle Balkan
Read along as Raccoon and his friends do symptom checks, get examined, get diagnoses and each, in turn, get the medicine they need. Readers will learn that medicine can make you feel more comfortable, help you heal, help prevent you from getting sick and more.
“Deepa, M.D.”
by Priya Swaminathan
A seventh grader named Deepa, whose cancer has recently gone into remission, assists her “medical detective” uncle while readjusting to life in middle school.
Middle
“Growing Into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-busting, Get-real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind”
by Melissa Pintor Carnagey
An illustrated guide to puberty and changing bodies for tweens and young teens of all gender identities which includes activities, conversation starters and writing prompts
“The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-filled World”
by Jonathan Haidt
This illustrative book serves as a guide for kids and tweens on how to live an exciting life without relying on smartphones.
High School
“The Life Guide for Teens: Harnessing Your Inner Power To Be Healthy, Happy, and Confident”
by Ran D Anbar
Dr. Anbar uses clear, empowering terms to take a deep dive into the most prevalent wellness concerns for teens. He guides readers through such topics as anxiety, relationships, sleep, making tough decisions and communicating effectively with easy-to-implement tools and advice from experts and teens who have been there.
