Books About Doctors · 14 titles considered

The Best Doctors Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about doctors? 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.

I Want to Be a Doctor
The Queen Makes a Scene
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Doctors

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2002

Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia

By Herman Parish, Lynn Sweat (Illustrator) · Amelia Bedelia series

A literal-minded housekeeper turns a doctor's office into a comedy of errors.

64 pages· 1,615 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 13,285 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

I Want to Be a Doctor

A young boy visits the hospital with his family after his brother gets hurt.

32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 494 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

16 Words

By Lisa Rogers, Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)

Discover how a simple wheelbarrow inspired a timeless poem through mindful observation.

40 pages· 666 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 392 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2017

The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes

A determined scientist overcomes adversity to revolutionize blindness treatment.

40 pages· 879 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 507 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1920

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

A doctor who talks to animals sails to Africa to save monkeys in peril.

156 pages· 24,892 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 52,073 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Big Bad Wolf

A wolf chokes at the hospital; what did he eat?

48 pages· 444 words· Est. 8 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 205 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1998

Doctor Death

By Edgar J. Hyde, Chloe Tyler (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the Creepers series

A new doctor offers cures, but ailments worsen. What's his secret?

128 pages· 12,444 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.3/5 Goodreads · 219 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017

Daniel Has an Allergy

A young tiger discovers his food allergy and learns to manage it safely.

24 pages· 657 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 80 ratings
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Chapter Book · 2010

The Queen Makes a Scene

Parents and children share reading, with kids taking the lead.

32 pages· 166 words
3.6/5 Goodreads · 105 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2000

Five Brilliant Scientists

Discover the groundbreaking achievements of five pioneering scientists who changed the world.

48 pages· 3,990 words· Est. 31 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 52 ratings
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