Best Books for Sick Days: Ages 8-10

Little Red Riding Hood: By the Brothers Grimm

Illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman

Today's young readers will truly be enchanted by this easy-to-read version of the Brothers Grimm classic illustrated with a fresh, vibrant new look set in an American frontier. Full-color illustrations.

You Wouldn't Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century!: Diseases You'd Rather Not Catch

Series: You Wouldn't Want To...

by Kathryn Senior Illustrated by David Antram

Discover what it was like to be a barber surgeon in the sixteenth century and why it was a terrible time for people to be sick.

Series Features

Ah-choo

by Christine Taylor-Butler Illustrated by Carol Koeller

A girl spends a sick day at home. She counts one bowl of soup, two cups of tea, and up to ten activities and objects to pass time in bed. Rhyming text and big "Ah-choos!" add up to a fun day indoors.

Henry and Mudge Get the Cold Shivers

Series: Henry and Mudge, Book #7

by Cynthia Rylant , Sucie Stevenson Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson

When Mudge gets sick and has to go to the vet, he and Henry share some scary moments, but Henry once again shows his devotion to his canine friend as he pampers him through his cold.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Catch the Cold

Series: Mr. Putter & Tabby, Book #11

by Cynthia Rylant Illustrated by Arthur Howard

In their 11th adventure, Mr. Putter and Tabby find it's no fun having a cold. When Mr. Putter feels a bit under the weather, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know just what to do to help Mr. Putter feel better.

In Ned's Head

by Soren Olsson , Anders Jacobsson

Eleven-year-old Ned Floyd, writing under the code name of Treb Vladinsky, records his wacky thoughts and often embarrassing adventures in a secret diary.

Germs! Germs! Germs!

Series: Hello Reader

by Bobbi Katz

Germs describe in rhyme how they attack the body to cause illness and how careful people make life difficult for germs.

The Magic School Bus® Inside Ralphie: A Book About Germs

Series: Magic School Bus TV, Book #10

by Beth Nadler Illustrated by John Speirs

It's Broadcast Day in Ms. Frizzle's class. Ralphie promised everyone he'd figure out what kind of show they should put on. But, Ralphie is sick and can't come to school. So, everyone climbs aboard the Magic School Bus, because if Ralphie can't come to class, Ms. Frizzle's class will come to him!

The Case of the Measled Cowboy

Series: Hank the Cowdog, Book #33

by John R. Erickson Illustrated by Gerald L. Holmes

When Cowdog Hank tries to help Alfred take care of things at the ranch while his parents are away, his baby-sitter, Slim, becomes mysteriously ill with a case of the measles.