Picture Books About Family Illness

When a family member is sick, a picture book can help a child understand what's happening without overwhelming them. Short, warm, honest. These 4 books do that carefully.

4 books

Hair Love

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

Ages 3–8

Days of the Blackbird

Tomie dePaola

A pure white bird named La Colomba braves the biting mountain cold to bring a healing song to a gravely ill duke in this

Ages 4–8

Critters Cry Too

Anthony Curcio

Calvin the Critter searches for hope and a way to express his madsad feelings when his loved ones change after eating to

Ages 5–11

Medical School for Kids

Psychiatry for Kids

Betty Nguyen, Brandon Pham, Jake Goodman

For children who are curious about how doctors help our minds or who may feel nervous about seeing a mental health profe

Ages 4–9