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Picture Books About Child Illness

Picture books about a child's illness distill the experience into something manageable. The hospital room, the get-well cards, the parent who stays. These 18 books offer comfort at the scale a young child can hold.

18 books

Cover of Curious George Goes to the Hospital

Curious George Original Adventures #6

Curious George Goes to the Hospital

H. A. Rey, Margret Rey

Curiosity leads to a trip to the doctor after George swallows a puzzle piece, showing what happens during a stay at the

Cover of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Michelle Palvolgyi

For the child curious about how the body heals or preparing for physical therapy, this guide makes the world of rehabili

Cover of Pathology for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Pathology for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham

For the curious toddler wondering what happens inside their body when they get a scrape or a cold, this book explains ho

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Ages 2–5

Cover of Vascular Surgery for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Vascular Surgery for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Samantha Neureuther Stradleigh

For the curious child who wonders how blood travels through the body or wants to know more about what happens during a h

Cover of Class Trip

For kids who love silly class trip antics, this story also explores a shy boy's anxieties about fitting in and unexpecte

Cover of Just Ask!

Sonia Sotomayor

Children with different abilities work together to build a community garden, demonstrating how asking questions can buil

Cover of Turkey Pox

Laurie Halse Anderson

Charity’s holiday seems ruined by a sudden case of chicken pox, but Grandma finds a way to bring the Thanksgiving feast

Cover of The Sick Day

Patricia MacLachlan

When Emily wakes up with a stomach ache in her head, her father steps in to provide a day of cozy care and gentle comfor

Cover of A Sick Day for Amos McGee

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Philip C. Stead

Amos McGee always visits his animal friends at the zoo, but when he wakes up with a cold, his kind gestures are returned

Cover of Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze

Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze

A young dragon is terrified after a fiery sneeze accidentally burns a village, but a brave girl discovers the big beast

Cover of Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Ear, Nose, and Throat Surgery for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Lauren Michelle

For the child feeling nervous about an upcoming procedure, this guide demystifies the hospital experience with gentle ex

Cover of When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

When Angels Sing: A Christian Based Picture Book for Terminally Ill Children: A Story of Light, Love, and the Promise of Forever

For the family seeking spiritual reassurance and comfort for a child facing a life-limiting illness, using faith and lig

Cover of Pharmacology for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Pharmacology for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Tracy Pham

For the curious child who wants to know how medicine works, this friendly guide simplifies the science of how drugs help

Cover of Curious George Takes a Job

Curious George Original Adventures #2

Curious George Takes a Job

From washing dishes to painting houses and even appearing on the silver screen, George’s city adventures are fueled by h

Cover of The Super Squad Battle Against Germs

The Super Squad Battle Against Germs

For the child who needs a boost of confidence in their health habits, this story transforms daily hygiene into a heroic

Cover of Pediatrics for Kids

Medical School for Kids #1

Pediatrics for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Tommy Martin, Phoebe Martin

Checkups become a lot less mysterious once you see how pediatricians check for strep throat, use vaccines to keep us saf

Cover of Nurses for Kids

Medical School for Kids

Nurses for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham

For the curious child who wants to know what happens at the clinic or wonders what it takes to be a healthcare hero.

Cover of Grumpy Monkey: Oh, No! Christmas

Grumpy Monkey Picture Books #4

Grumpy Monkey: Oh, No! Christmas

Jim Panzee struggles to find his holiday spirit after a festive green banana makes him sick, but a friend helps him find

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