Sniffly noses and little coughs are inevitable parts of children’s lives.
We hope every child can avoid anything more severe. These days we have learned
to pay more attention to signs of flu and ways to prevent spreading of germs. We
understand that children in our care must also learn healthy habits that will
lessen the incidence of sick days and missing out on play and learning. We can
list rules about washing hands and remind about eating fruits and vegetables. In
our many ways to teach about health and taking care of ourselves, we can be sure
to include a few great read-aloud books that share good information using fun
vocabulary, creative problem solving and imaginative story settings. Here is a
brief list of books that highlight a variety of health issues, from healthy
eating to getting a shot; from going to the doctor to getting well.
Your
librarian will be able to help you find many more specific books to share with
your children.
Armadilly Chili
by Helen Ketteman
The Belly Book
by Joe Harris
Berenstain Bears Go To The Doctor
by Stan and Jan
Berenstain
The “Get Well Book”: Good Wishes For Bad Times
by Kes Gray and
Mary McQuillan
How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
by Jane Yolen
I Hate To Be Sick
by Aamir Lee Bermis
I’m Getting A Check Up
by Marilyn Singer
Iris Has A Virus
by Arlene Alda
Lions Aren’t Scared of Shots: A Story for Children About Visiting the
Doctor
by Howard J. Bennet
One Child, One Seed
by Kathryn Cave
An Orange in January
by Dianna Hutts Aston
The Vegetables We Eat
by Gail Gibbons
