Books About Sickness

The Best Sickness Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about sickness? 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 Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Sickness

Be a Good Dragon
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018

Be a Good Dragon

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

32 pages· 523 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
3.7 Goodreads · 241 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Enzo the dragon's cold is no ordinary ailment; his fiery sneezes wreak havoc, setting fields and barns ablaze. As villagers flee in panic, a royal magician steps in with a magical remedy. Will this potion tame Enzo's blazing coughs and restore peace? Discover the whimsical journey of a dragon in distress and the enchanting solution that might just save the day. This tale, told in lively rhymes, is a reminder of the unexpected consequences of a simple sneeze.
Sometimes You Barf
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Sometimes You Barf

Everyone barfs, even at school. It's embarrassing, but you'll be okay.

32 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
3.4 Goodreads · 269 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Barfing happens to everyone, even at school. With humor and empathy, this story reassures young readers that while embarrassing, it's a normal part of life. Will they find comfort in knowing they're not alone?