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The Best Health And Daily Living Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about health and daily living? 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.

Caleb and Kit
Five Feet Apart
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Health And Daily Living

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012

Wonder

By R. J. Palacio, R. J. Palacio · Book #1 in the Wonder series

A boy with a unique face faces school for the first time, seeking acceptance.

316 pages· 73,102 words· Est. 10 hour read
6.5/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,218,556 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Caleb and Kit

A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.

Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers (2017)Cybil Award (2017)Diverse Books Club (2018)
272 pages· 57,771 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Someday Birds

By Sally J. Pla, Julie McLaughlin (Illustrator)

A boy's cross-country journey to spot birds may heal his fractured family.

327 pages· 62,765 words· Est. 7 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,262 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1997

The Care and Keeping of You 1

Discover essential tips for navigating the changes of growing up with confidence and ease.

104 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,167 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor

By James Dean (Author/Illustrator), Kimberly Dean · Pete the Kitty series

Pete the Kitty faces his fear of the doctor with his dad's help.

32 pages· 269 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 582 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8

The Bravest Dog Ever

A sled dog races through Alaska to deliver life-saving medicine.

48 pages· 1,229 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 4,125 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 11–15

The Crossover

A young basketball player navigates his relationships with his family and friends while learning valuable life lessons on and off the court

240 pages· 16,738 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 71,496 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2009

Bad Kitty Gets a Bath

A person tries to give a cat a bath.

144 pages· 2,875 words· Est. 32 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 10,019 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2009

Smile

By Raina Telgemeier · Book #1 in the Smile series

A fall leads to dental drama and unexpected challenges for a sixth grader.

224 pages· 8,270 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 316,859 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2018

Five Feet Apart

Two teens fall in love but must stay apart to survive. Can love bridge the distance between them?

304 pages· 61,382 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 264,195 ratings
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Health And Daily Living Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about health and daily living for the youngest readers and listeners.

The Tooth Book

Ages 3–6 · 1981

Discover who has teeth and how to keep them in this playful exploration.

Little Pea

Ages 0–5 · 2005

A little pea refuses to eat sweets. Can he find a way to enjoy them?

Mrs. Peanuckle's Vegetable Alphabet

Ages 2–4 · 2017

Discover the ABCs through a vibrant vegetable journey from asparagus to zucchini.

Little Oink

Ages 2–5 · 2009

A tidy pig must learn to make a mess to fit in.

Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Fruit Alphabet

Ages 2–5 · 2017

Discover vibrant fruits from A to Z in a delightful journey for little ones.

All the World

Ages 3–8 · 2009

Experience a day of life's simple joys and connections.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

Ages 2–6 · 2010

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

Dinnertime for Chickies

Ages 1–3 · 2014

Tiny chickies learn to eat with help from farm friends.

Hair
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Hair

Ages 0–3 · 2017

Baby faces the big moment: the first haircut.

Bath! Bath! Bath!
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Bath! Bath! Bath!

Ages 3–6 · 2018

Discover the joy of bath time with playful rhymes and splashes.

I Yoga You

Ages 2–4 · 2019

Discover love through yoga as families share mindful moments from dawn to dusk.

When Your Elephant Has the Sniffles

Ages 2–4 · 2017

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

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Health And Daily Living Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about health and daily living for preschool and elementary-age readers.

I Want to Be a Doctor

Ages 4–8 · 2018

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

The Nose Book

Ages 3–6 · 1970

Discover the surprising secrets and quirks of noses.

Inside Your Outside!

Ages 4–8 · 2003

Explore the wonders of the human body with the Cat in the Hat.

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Bubble Blast

Ages 4–6 · 2017

Can Spike make bath time fun for reluctant ducklings?

The Remember Balloons

Ages 5–9 · 2018

A boy struggles to preserve his grandpa's fading memories as they drift away.

The Tide

Ages 4–7 · 2019

A girl navigates her grandpa's fading memories at the beach.

We Wear Masks
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We Wear Masks

Ages 4–7 · 2020

Discover why wearing masks is a kind choice in a world of masked heroes.

Never Forget Eleanor

Ages 4–8 · 2023

A boy must use words to reconnect with his forgetful grandma.

LMNO Peas

Ages 2–6 · 2010

A group of peas explore the alphabet and various professions.

Go, Pea, Go!

Ages 3–6 · 2015

Pea Junior races to the Pea Bowl with support from family and friends.

Grandma

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A child's diary reveals the emotional journey of a grandmother entering care.

I am Helen Keller
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I am Helen Keller

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A young girl overcomes deafness and blindness to become a powerful advocate for change.

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Health And Daily Living Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about health and daily living for developing and independent readers.

The Fault in Our Stars

Ages 14–18 · 2012

A terminal girl meets a boy who changes her story forever.

Love from A to Z
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Love from A to Z

Ages 14–18 · 2019

Two teens meet on spring break, hiding secrets and seeking truth in a world of marvels and oddities.

The Meaning of Maggie

Ages 9–12 · 2014

A young girl uncovers her father's secret while navigating a year of personal triumphs.

I Lost My Tooth!

Ages 6–8 · 2018

Zoom Squirrel's tooth is missing! Can the Squirrels solve the mystery?

The Crossover (Graphic Novel)

Ages 10–12 · 2014

Twin brothers face life-changing challenges on and off the basketball court.

Everybody Is Different

Ages 7–12 · 2001

Discover answers to siblings' questions about autism.

Stargazing

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Two friends face a celestial mystery and a life-threatening challenge. Can their bond withstand the test?

Heidi Heckelbeck Gets the Sniffles

Ages 7–9 · 2014

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

Who Was Stephen Hawking?

Ages 8–12 · 2019

The life story of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking.

Mustaches for Maddie

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A girl faces a brain tumor with humor and courage, battling fears and school drama.

Karen's Roller Skates (Graphic Novel)
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Karen's Roller Skates (Graphic Novel)

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A young girl breaks her wrist while trying a new roller-skating trick and learns to deal with the consequences.

Echo's Sister

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A new school, a sister's illness, and a quest for hope.

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