Books About Pandemics · 11 titles considered

The Best Pandemics Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pandemics? 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.

Wilder Girls
Infected: An AFK Book
When the World Turned Upside Down
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Pandemics

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1971

A Shot in the Arm!

By Don Brown · Big Ideas That Changed the World series

Explore the evolution of vaccines and their impact on humanity's fight against deadly diseases.

368 pages· 5,594 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 279,821 ratings
$13.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

Patient Zero (Revised Edition)

Uncover the perilous quest to trace deadly diseases back to their origins.

192 pages· 38,465 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 535 ratings
$14.95Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 14–+ · 2019

Wilder Girls

In quarantine, a girl defies danger to uncover the truth behind her friend's disappearance.

357 pages· 78,571 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
3.4/5 Goodreads · 102,527 ratings
$12.99Save 4%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

What Is the Coronavirus Disease COVID-19?

A new virus spreads rapidly around the world, causing widespread illness and death.

56 pages· 4,301 words· Est. 36 min read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2023

Infected: An AFK Book

Survive a deadly infection and escape a monstrous pig in a world of horror.

176 pages· 22,966 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 147 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 10–14 · 2014

The Black Death

Survive the Black Death's chaos in medieval Europe through three gripping tales.

48 pages· 2,914 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 29 ratings
$33.28Save 5%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

At the Edge of Lost

A boy and his dog navigate fear, loyalty, and sudden crisis when a deadly virus emerges and their family is torn apart.

240 pages· 41,055 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 201 ratings
$18.99Save 5%
Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Disasters by the Numbers

Explore Earth's natural disasters through numbers and infographics, revealing their causes and impacts.

48 pages· 6,479 words· Est. 50 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 61 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

When the World Turned Upside Down

Four friends face a world turned upside down by a virus, discovering the power of community and generosity amidst chaos.

288 pages· 49,517 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 468 ratings
$17.99Save 6%
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021

What Was the Plague?

The plague pandemic that started in 1345 killed a greater percentage of people than any other natural event in history, wiping out an estimated 25 million people in Western Europe.

112 pages· 7,952 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 460 ratings
$7.99Save 5%
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