Books About Diabetes · 12 titles considered

The Best Diabetes Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about diabetes? 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.

The Truth About Stacey (Graphic Novel)
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Boy-Crazy Stacey (Graphic Novel)
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The Shortlist

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2006

The Truth About Stacey (Graphic Novel)

By Raina Telgemeier (Illustrator), Ann M. Martin · Book #2 in the The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novel series

New town, new challenges: Stacey faces diabetes and a rival babysitting club.

144 pages· 9,045 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 26,499 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

Patina

By Jason Reynolds · Book #2 in the Track series

Can Patty outrun her fears and learn to trust her team?

256 pages· 48,219 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 14,752 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2019

Boy-Crazy Stacey (Graphic Novel)

A young girl spends her summer at the beach with her friends and family, learning valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and first love.

176 pages· 6,263 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 18,549 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

The Truth According to Blue

A girl seeks sunken treasure while hiding secrets from her family and rivals.

352 pages· 67,485 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 203 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Child of the Dream

Enhanced readability transforms young readers' experiences.

311 pages· 48,855 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,068 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1986

The Truth about Stacey

Stacey's secret illness threatens her friendships. Can she find a solution?

176 pages· 30,155 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 12,674 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Diabetes Doesn't Stop Maddie!

A young girl navigates school and soccer while managing her new diabetes diagnosis.

32 pages
4.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 56 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2016

Sonia Sotomayor

Discover the journey of the first Hispanic Supreme Court Justice.

48 pages· 2,711 words· Est. 31 min read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 36 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Halfway to Perfect

Dyamonde helps a friend overcome self-doubt and embrace self-acceptance amid peer pressure.

128 pages· 5,973 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 108 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1995

Shoot for the Hoop

Can Rusty play basketball despite his diabetes?

128 pages· 15,583 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 49 ratings
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