Chapter Books About Child Illness

Illness in chapter book form has the space to be honest about what it's like: the treatments, the fear, the boredom, the rage, and the moments of unexpected grace. These 236 books don't look away.

236 books

The Cronus Chronicles #1

The Shadow Thieves

Anne Ursu

Charlotte and her cousin Zee must journey into the underworld to protect humanity from Nightmares, Death, and a particul

Ages 8–12

Hispanic Star #2

Sonia Sotomayor

Claudia Romo Edelman, Nathalie Alonso

For the child dreaming of a big future, this inspiring biography follows Sonia Sotomayor's journey from a humble Bronx u

Ages 8–12

My Cold Went on Vacation

Molly Rausch

Once the sneezing stops and the tissues are put away, a little boy imagines the exciting journey his cold takes as it tr

Ages 4–8