Books About Wounds And Injuries · 31 titles considered

The Best Wounds And Injuries Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about wounds and injuries? 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.

Toliver's Secret
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Wounds And Injuries

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 1976

Toliver's Secret

By Esther Wood Brady

A young girl must navigate a treacherous journey to deliver a secret message to a tavern owner in a small town.

176 pages· 27,887 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,671 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2013

Marion Takes a Break

By Callie Barkley, Marsha Riti (Illustrator) · Book #4 in the The Critter Club series

A young girl named Marion struggles to cope with a sprained ankle that prevents her from participating in the horse show and other activities she loves.

128 pages· 4,989 words· Est. 39 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 557 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Emma's Not-So-Sweet Dilemma

By Coco Simon · Book #23 in the Cupcake Diaries series

Injury costs Emma her modeling job and holiday plans. Can she find a way to give from the heart?

160 pages· 23,836 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 425 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2021

The Islanders

Three kids must protect a sea turtle nest from predators on a remote island, facing personal challenges and unexpected adventures.

304 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,784 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Boo-Boos That Changed the World

By Barry Wittenstein, Chris Hsu (Illustrator)

Discover how a simple accident led to the creation of Band-Aids.

32 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,095 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2022

Dinged

A young quarterback faces a dilemma: pursue his football dreams or confront the sport's dark legacy affecting his father.

288 pages· 43,541 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 795 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2017

Poor Little Rabbit

Help Little Rabbit heal his hurt arm through interactive care and kindness.

20 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 211 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2017

Lucky Broken Girl

A young immigrant's dreams shatter after an accident, revealing life's fragility and unexpected resilience.

272 pages· 49,919 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,161 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Blue Wings

By Jef Aerts, Laura Watkinson (Translator)

Two brothers' bond is tested when they try to save an injured crane.

224 pages
3.8/5 Goodreads · 227 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8

The Berenstain Bears and the Excuse Note

Sister's healed ankle tests her resolve to face gym class fears.

32 pages· 1,011 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 424 ratings
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Wounds And Injuries Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about wounds and injuries for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Boo Hoo Bird

Ages 2–5 · 2008

Bird gets bonked on the head. Can his friends find the perfect remedy?

A Mighty Bitey Creature

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A mysterious biter causes chaos in the jungle. Can King Lion solve the mystery?

On the Way Home

Ages 5–7 · 1984

A child's knee scrape sparks wild tales of adventure and mystery.

Graphic Nov.
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Get Well, Eva

Ages 5–7 · 2022

A young owl prepares for the Summer Carnival in Treetopolis, but her plans are disrupted when she hurts her wing and must spend time in the hospital

Ten Owies

Ages 4–8 · 2022

Ten kids, ten boo-boos, endless giggles and healing hugs.

Pedro's Big Break

Ages 5–7 · 2018

A young boy named Pedro breaks his arm and learns to adapt to his new limitations.

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Wounds And Injuries Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about wounds and injuries for developing and independent readers.

I Don't Know How the Story Ends

Ages 10–13 · 2015

A film project in early Hollywood needs a perfect ending. Can it bring a family together?

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Ages 4–8 · 2013

A spider with mysterious injuries arrives at the hospital. What caused them?

Ballet Breakdown

Ages 8–11 · 2018

A dancer's injury threatens her dreams and new friendships.

Out at Second

Ages 8–11 · 2011

A promise tests Manny's loyalty as his friend's health hangs in the balance.

Basketball Breakdown

Ages 9–12 · 2016

Benched by a concussion, Shaena fears losing her place on the team. Can she find her way back?

Rocky Mountain Disaster

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A mountain trip tests Carly's recovery and resilience after illness and injury strike.

Terror in the Caverns
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Terror in the Caverns

Ages 8–12 · 2021

Lost in caves, siblings must unite to escape.

Courage on Ice

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A skater's fall tests her resolve amid cultural ridicule.

Balance Beam Boss
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$595

Balance Beam Boss

Ages 8–11 · 2019

A gymnast battles fear after a fall threatens her future on the beam.

Humpty's Fall

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Can Humpty Dumpty be saved at City Hospital?

Broken Birthday

Ages 7–9 · 2017

A birthday trip turns into a hospital stay. Can Stella find joy in the unexpected?

The Magic School Bus Fixes a Bone

Ages 8–12 · 2010

Explore the wonders of science on a magical bus journey.

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