Comforting Books for Sick Days

Cover image for How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

Series: How Do Dinosaurs

by Jane Yolen Illustrated by Mark Teague

Best-selling team Yolen and Teague are back, and this time, the story revolves around sick dinosaurs that catch the flu and must go to the doctor. Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. So how do dinosaurs get well soon?

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.

Miss Bindergarten Stays Home from Kindergarten

Series: Miss Bindergarten

by Joseph Slate Illustrated by Ashley Wolff

A playful take on a topic that all parents can relate to: getting sick! The ever-lovable Miss Bindergarten is not feeling well. The flu strikes on Sunday, so she has to stay home from kindergarten on Monday. Mr. Tusky (who is a wee bit rusty) will be her substitute, but it just won't be the same.

Get Well Soon or Else!

Series: Boyds Will Be Boyds, Book #2

by Sarah Weeks

The annual class outing to nature camp is only a few days away when Boyd Fink shows symptoms of getting sick. The prospect of being without his best friend throws Nat Boyd into a panic -- especially when he is partnered with archenemy Jessie for the camp

Groundhog Gets a Say

by Pamela C. Swallow Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

There's so much more to being a groundhog than just putting on a show once a year, and Groundhog has decided it's time to tell the world the Hog truth.

Miss Malarkey Won't Be in Today

Series: Miss Malarkey

by Judy Finchler Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley

Miss Malarkey is sick at home and delirious with worry about her class. When her speculations get the best of her, she rushes off to school to stop the madness. Filled with humor. — Kirkus

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.

Substitute Groundhog

by Pat Miller Illustrated by Kathi Ember

When Groundhog gets sick the day before Groundhog's Day, he has to find a replacement quick.

I Hate to Be Sick!

Series: Just for You!

by Aamir Bermiss

Everyone gets sick now and then! In this lively rhyming book, a boy tells about a day he had to stay home from school and how his dad helped him feel better.

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

by Philip C. Stead Illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee’s case, all sorts of species, too!

Every day, Amos spends time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and reading bedtime stories to the owl.

Jordan's Silly Sick Day

by Justine Fontes Illustrated by Jared Lee

- Fits national reading standards by linking images to the text to provide picture clues and introducing age-appropriate vocabulary. - Top reading specialists have leveled this text as appropriate for fluent readers. - The rhyming text helps children decipher words.