Medical books for kids
Award winning
Hound at the Hospital (Animal Ark)
Ben E. Baglio, 1998
144 pages
Why to read
Offers engaging story about animals and empathy.
Encourages nurturing attitudes and responsibility.
Supports understanding of medical environments.
Ideal for animal-loving young readers.
Hound at the Hospital (Animal Ark)
Ben E. Baglio, 1998
Balto of the Blue Dawn
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2016
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging adventure enriching historical knowledge.
Cultivates empathy through character challenges.
Encourages resilience and determination.
Ideal for enhancing reading comprehension skills.
Balto of the Blue Dawn
Mary Pope Osborne, Mary Osborne, 2016
Award winning
Bad Kitty: Wash Your Paws & Gets a Shot
Nick Bruel, 2022
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging story teaches hygiene and health care importance.
Fun, relatable character encourages frequent hand washing.
Humorous approach to understanding vaccinations for kids.
Supports early literacy and cognitive development.
Bad Kitty: Wash Your Paws & Gets a Shot
Nick Bruel, 2022
Award winning
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
80 pages
Why to read
Addresses emotional resilience and empathy development.
Encourages understanding of illness and recovery.
Bright, engaging illustrations captivate young readers.
Supports language and emotional literacy skills.
Get Well, Eva
Rebecca Elliott, 2022
Award winning
The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
40 pages
Why to read
Insightful exploration of hospital roles and environments.
Encourages empathy and understanding of medical procedures.
Helps alleviate children's fears about hospital visits.
Supports early learning about health and wellness.
The Hospital Book
Lisa Brown, 2021
Award winning
We Can All Help!
Michelle Bowers, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Empowers empathy and cooperative problem-solving.
Engaging illustrations draw in young readers.
Encourages inclusivity and teamwork.
Ideal for family shared-reading moments.
We Can All Help!
Michelle Bowers, 2023
Award winning
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Kathleen Olmstead, Arthur Pober, 2008
160 pages
Why to read
Stimulates imagination with adventurous and magical tales.
Introduces diverse animal characters, fostering empathy.
Encourages curiosity about science and nature.
Interactive dialogue enhances communicative skills.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Kathleen Olmstead, Arthur Pober, 2008
Award winning
Brady Goes to the Doctor
Paige Cisna, 2022
28 pages
Why to read
Encourages bravery and understanding of medical visits.
Eases kids' fears about doctor appointments.
Supports emotional and social development.
Engaging and comforting narrative.
