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

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Books for Family Illness for Ages 0–3

When someone in the family is sick, toddlers feel the change in the air even if they can't name it. These 18 books help parents talk about what's happening in the simplest possible terms: someone we love doesn't feel well, and we're taking care of them.

18 books

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The Large Family #5

Mr. Large in Charge

For families navigating the endearing chaos of life when Mom is sick and Dad attempts to keep the household running smoo

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Jo is terrified of the ocean, but when her father falls ill, she must face the waves to deliver his important messages i

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Toot & Puddle #5

You Are My Sunshine

Toot is feeling blue, and even Puddle's best efforts with berry cobbler and river adventures can't fix it. Only time and

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Llama Llama Home with Mama

Llama Llama is tucked in bed with a cold until Mama Llama starts sneezing too, prompting a sweet reversal where a little

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Matthew A. Cherry

Zuri knows her beautiful hair has a mind of its own, but when Daddy steps in to style it for a big day, they both celebr

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Elephants DO Forget - How Emory Found His Memory

Emory the elephant gets lost in the forest, but a parrot and a frog show him that even when you lose your way or your me

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Kiss! Kiss! Yuck! Yuck!

For the child who avoids sloppy family kisses and struggles with personal space. This story balances a child's need for

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You Are the Best Medicine

Julie Aigner-Clark

Cuddles, stories, and simple acts of love become a powerful way for children to support a family member going through ca

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You Are A Superhero! A Children's Picture Book About the Coronavirus

Lynette Andersen

For the child feeling overwhelmed by the changes of a pandemic. This empowering book frames health safety measures as su

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The Bird Feeder

For a child witnessing the slow decline of a beloved grandparent, this quiet story offers a way to process change throug

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Sad-Glad a Picture Book about Embracing Changing Emotions Good Mental Health Ages 3 and Up

Sidhartha Mallya

A gloomy morning feels heavy for Sid until his loyal dog, Duke, helps him sit with his feelings and wait for the hopeful

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Harry and the Dinosaurs #2

Harry and the Robots

For the child coping with a loved one's absence, this story shows how imagination and creative play can provide comfort

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Trouble for Breakfast

Sandy Gullikson

For children wanting to help when a parent is unwell, this story celebrates the chaotic but loving efforts kids make to

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Llama Llama Home with Mama

Llama Llama stays home with a cold, but when Mama starts sneezing too, he realizes he is the one who needs to take care

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Ernest and Celestine #6

Feel Better, Ernest!

Gabrielle Vincent

Ernest the bear is feeling under the weather, but Celestine the mouse is here to help. Gentle care and friendship are th

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Harry and the Dinosaurs #10

Sammy and the Robots

Sammy channels his worry into creativity by building a fleet of special robots to watch over his grandmother while she r

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Little Golden Book Biography

Lori Haskins Houran

For the child who loves the spotlight or needs to see how courage and a positive spirit can help someone navigate life's

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Corona Superhero Kids

Anna Astrova, Diana Gosteva

For children trying to make sense of a world with masks and distancing, this story turns health rules into a heroic miss

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