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Staying Healthy: Books for Kids

From what to expect during a visit to the doctor to facts about vaccinations and medical discoveries, here's a list of recommended books for children to learn more about staying healthy.

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19 items

  • Picture book. A story about not feeling well, with fun pictures and simple text.
    Picture Book, 2021Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks eXplore, [2021] — PIC COR
  • Picture book. A boy learns how vaccines protect people, including his little sister.
    Picture Book, 2017Springfield, New Jersey : Apples & Honey Press, [2017] — PIC KOF
  • Summary/Review: "Maxine takes her pets to the vet to teach young readers that vaccines aren't scary-and they keep us well"
    Picture Book, 2022New York : The Experiment LLC, [2022] — PIC ZAU
  • The Shots Book

    a Little Brother's Superhero Tale

    Posard, Ethan,
    Picture book. A superhero story that explains how vaccines protect our own health and the health of others in our community.
    Picture Book, 2015San Bernadino, CA : Posard, ©2015. — PIC POS
  • Picture book. A child describes what a visit to the doctor is like, including the waiting room, the examination and getting a shot.
    Picture Book, 2011Norwalk, CT : Innovative Kids c2011. — PIC GAY
  • Early reader. While waiting at the doctor's office, Maximus Todd uses his secret game to keep calm so that his new friend will be allowed to visit him at home. A story for children who feel nervous about going to the doctor and receiving vaccines.
    Easy Reader, 2017Halifax : Formac Publishing Company Limited, 2017. — ER NIC
  • Be a Virus Warrior!

    a Kid's Guide to Keeping Safe

    Macgregor, Eloise,
    Nonfiction. An illustrated guide to health and safety designed to reduce anxiety. Includes facts about coronaviruses, information about social distancing, personal hygiene, and the things we can control.
    Book, 2020New York, NY : PowerKids Press, 2020. — 579.2 MACG
  • How to Vanquish a Virus

    the Truth About Viruses, Vaccines and More

    Cross, Paul Ian
    Nonfiction. An introduction to the world of viruses, including MERS, SARS, the common cold, and COVID-19.
    Book, 2021London : Welbeck Children's Books Limited, 2021. — 616.2414 CRO
  • Nonfiction. Leveled text and photos will help kids learn to recognize and prevent influenza.
    Unknown, 2022North Mankato, Minnesota : Pebble, [2022]
  • Nonfiction. Maya is worried about going to the doctor, but Felix helps her face her fears.
    Book, 2017[Laval, Quebec] : Dr. Nicole Publishing, [2017] — 618.92007 AUD
  • The Polio Pioneer

    Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine

    Marshall, Linda Elovitz,
    Nonfiction. A picture book biography of Jonas Salk, the doctor and researcher who developed a vaccine to prevent polio.
    Book, 2020New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2020] — 579.2092 SAL MAR
  • The Science of Medical Technology

    From Humble Syringes to Lifesaving Robots

    Senker, Cath,
    Nonfiction. Discover how medical innovations help save lives, from machines used in diagnosis and surgery to prosthetics, vaccines and even robots!
    Book, 2019New York, NY : Franklin Watts®, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2019. — 610.28 SEN
  • The Secret Life of Viruses

    Incredible Science Facts About Germs, Vaccines, and What You Can Do to Stay Healthy

    Tolosa Sisteré, Mariona
    Nonfiction. Fascinating facts about how viruses spread, how our bodies fight them, the history of viruses in the world, and much more.
    Book, 2021Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks eXplore, 2021. — 616.91 TOL
  • Nonfiction. From smallpox to COVID-19, a comic book history of the struggle to protect people from infectious disease. Follow the evolution of vaccines and learn about measles, polio, anthrax, rabies, cholera and influenza.
    Graphic Novel, 2021New York : Amulet Books, 2021. — 615.372 BRO
  • Nonfiction. Join superhero scientist Max Axiom as he explores the science behind viruses. Learn how viruses attack our bodies and what we can do to protect against them.
    Graphic Novel, 2019North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, [2019] — 616.9101 BIS
  • Nonfiction. Vaccines help protect people from diseases, so why has something that should reassure people become so controversial? An examination of facts, viewpoints and perspectives.
    Book, 2022St. Catharines, Ontario : Crabtree Publishing Company, 2022. — 614.47 HUD
  • Nonfiction. Learn about vaccine discoveries and delivery methods. Includes colourful photographs and factoid circles.
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Enslow Publishing, 2021. — 615.372 BRU
  • Nonfiction. Learn about bacteria, viruses and immunity in this book packed with cartoons, timelines and fun facts.
    Book, 2015New York : Franklin Watts, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2015. — 614.47 ROO