Books About Colds And The Flu · 19 titles considered

The Best Colds And The Flu Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about colds and the flu? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Bob, Not Bob!
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Colds And The Flu

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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 2010

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

By Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead (Illustrator)

When Amos falls ill, his zoo friends bring the fun to him.

Caldecott Medal (2011)The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2010)
34 pages· 441 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 21,972 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2017

When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles

Can you stop an elephant from sneezing and spreading the sniffles?

26 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 216 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2017

Bob, Not Bob!

A sick boy's calls for mom summon a slobbery dog instead.

40 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,259 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2014

Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles

By Wanda Coven, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator) · Book #12 in the Heidi Heckelbeck series

A witch's sniffles threaten her festival fun. Can magic save the day?

128 pages· 3,317 words· Est. 37 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 364 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2002

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold

A cold disrupts Mr. Putter's cozy routine.

44 pages· 960 words· Est. 11 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 792 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2007

I'm Really Ever So Not Well

Lola's sick, Charlie's gone. Can she recover without him?

32 pages· 621 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 271 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2000

Miss Bindergarten Stays Home from Kindergarten

A beloved teacher's absence leaves kindergartners wondering how to cope without her.

48 pages· 454 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 285 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2011

Katie Woo Has the Flu

A sneeze leads to unexpected challenges for a young girl.

32 pages· 461 words· Est. 8 min read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 351 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015

Sick Simon

Can Sick Simon stop spreading germs before they take over his world?

48 pages· 376 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 594 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Dragons Get Colds Too

By Rebecca Roan, Charles Santoso (Illustrator)

A dragon with a cold sneezes fire. Can you help him recover?

40 pages
4.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.4/5 Goodreads · 171 ratings
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Colds And The Flu Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about colds and the flu for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Berenstain Bears Come Clean for School

Ages 4–7 · 2011

Can Brother and Sister teach Papa to stop spreading germs before it's too late?

Blow Your Nose, Big Bad Wolf!

Ages 4–7 · 2014

Three pigs face a sneezy wolf and learn about germs.

Be a Good Dragon

Ages 4–7 · 2018

A dragon's sneezes ignite chaos. Can magic cure his fiery cold?

Little Bunny, Big Germs

Ages 2–6 · 2022

A bunny learns the hard way why washing hands matters.

Curious George Discovers Germs

Ages 4–7 · 2015

A sick monkey dreams of battling germs inside his body.

The Cow Buzzed

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A bee's sneeze causes barnyard chaos and mixed-up animal voices.

Clifford's Snow Day
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Clifford's Snow Day

Ages 3–5 · 2021

Clifford's snow day fun turns into a sneezy challenge. Can his friends help him recover?

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