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Books for Child Illness for Ages 0–3 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Child Illness for Ages 0–3

When a very young child is sick, the world becomes the hospital room or the bedroom. These 70 books offer comfort at the simplest level: familiar rhythms, gentle stories, and the reassurance that the people who love you are still right here.

70 books

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Bear and Mouse #4

The Sniffles for Bear

Bear is absolutely convinced that no one has ever been as tragically ill as he is, even as a patient Mouse tries every t

Cover of Don't You Feel Well, Sam?

Sam and Mother Bear #3

Don't You Feel Well, Sam?

Sam has a nagging cough, but Mrs. Bear is right there to offer comfort and care through the long, chilly night.

Cover of Ah-Choo!

A single sneeze triggers a silly chain reaction on the farm, sending the farmer and all his animals straight to bed with

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Barnyard Song

Rhonda Gowler Greene

The farm goes quiet when the animals catch the flu, but a patient farmer provides the care they need until their moos an

Ages 2–6

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Find Spot at the Hospital

Spot and his friends are visiting a hospital ward to see a friend, but the curious puppy has disappeared behind one of t

Cover of Madeline

Ludwig Bemelmans

Twelve little girls in two straight lines live a life of Parisian charm and brave adventures, including a famous trip to

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Teddy Bears Cure a Cold

William’s cold is dragging on and his demands are growing, so his teddy bear friends decide it is time to work a little

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Medical School for Babies #1

Cardiology for Babies

Dr. Haitham Ahmed

For families navigating a congenital heart defect diagnosis, this gentle board book simplifies complex medical terms int

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The Lady with the Alligator Purse

Nadine Bernard Westcott

Tiny Tim, Miss Lucy, and the lady with the alligator purse come to life in this colorful, energetic version of the class

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Danny the Alligator #4

Trick or Treat, Danny!

A nasty cold might keep Danny from trick-or-treating, but his family and friends find a way to bring the Halloween spiri

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One Bear in the Hospital

Caroline Bucknall

Ted Bear has to spend a whole night at the hospital after breaking his leg, experiencing everything from the X-ray machi

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Felix and Fiona #1

A Visit to Dr. Duck

Felix feels too poorly to play, but a gentle visit to Dr. Duck is exactly what he needs to start feeling like himself ag

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When Your... Needs a... #1

When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles

Susanna Leonard Hill

An elephant with a cold is a big responsibility, especially when you are trying to keep his giant sneezes under control.

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Germs: A Book for Kids About Covering Your Cough and Personal Space

For the little one who needs a gentle reminder about why we cover our coughs and how to respect the personal space of fr

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Kids Fight Back

Khaleesi the Conqueror Fights Back

Marci Greenberg Cox

For the child facing a serious medical diagnosis or hospital stay, this book offers a superhero lens to transform scary

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Daddy, I'm Here

For the child facing surgery or a hospital stay, this comforting story provides reassurance that a parent will be by the

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Get Well, Curious George

H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

For the child who is feeling under the weather or nervous about a checkup. This classic character helps normalize doctor

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It Hurts When I Poop!

Howard J. Bennett

For the child who avoids the bathroom because it's painful or scary, this reassuring guide explains how their body works

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For the child who feels nervous about their upcoming check-up and needles. This comforting guide helps toddlers and pres

Cover of The Elephant in the Waiting Room

The Elephant in the Waiting Room

For the child who feels anxious about medical checkups or long waits. This gentle story addresses the big, unspoken fear

Cover of Melinda's No's Cold

Melinda's No's Cold

For the child feeling under the weather and frustrated by a stuffy nose. This gentle story helps little ones navigate th

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Frog in the Hospital

Deanna S. Kizis

For the little one facing their first big hospital stay. This comforting story walks through the scary unknowns of medic

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