Help your child understand why we are all clean freaks these days with books and music that explain how we get sick and the importance of being clean.
Bear Feels Sick
Karma Wilson
When Bear is too sick to play, his animal friends go to his cave to make him soup and tea and keep him company.
View in CatalogA Sick Day for Amos McGee
Philip C. Stead, Erin E. Stead
Zookeeper Amos McGee always makes time to visit his friends who live at the zoo until the day he stays home because he is sick.
View in CatalogHow Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
Jane Yolen
Describes what a young dinosaur should do in order to quickly get over being sick.
View in CatalogThe Giant Germ
Anne Capeci, Joanna Cole
After Keesha discovers mold on her sandwich, Ms. Frizzle and the class embark on a grand adventure into the mini microbe world where they discover that these tiny creatures have a big effect.
View in CatalogThe Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Come for a visit in Bear Country with this classic. Join Mama, Papa, Brother, and Sister, as they head to Doctor Grizzly’s office for their important check-ups where they will have their temperatures taken, their eyes examined, and their ears looked in. This beloved story is the perfect way to introduce children to what happens when they go to the doctor.
Read More View in CatalogDinosaurs Alive and Well!
Laurene Krasny Brown
From exercise and nutrition, to first aid, relationships, and dealing with stress and worries, this book gives young readers a head start on learning healthy habits that will last a lifetime
View in CatalogFarm Friends Clean Up
Cristina Garelli
Frolicking farm animals learn about good hygiene.
View in CatalogDoes an Elephant Take a Bath?
Fred Ehrlich, Emily Bolam
Written by Dr. Fred Ehrlich, a pediatrician and child psychiatrist, these fact-filled, question-and-answer format books engage young children--"through humor just right for them. Bathing is an important part of every young child's day. It's also an important part of some animals' days.
Read More View in CatalogMicrolife That Makes Us Ill
Steve Parker
Explains why bacteria and viruses make people sick and how the body fights against them.
View in CatalogHygiene
Jayne Denshire
Discusses what germs are and how they spread, as well as the importance of being clean and well-groomed.
View in CatalogWhat Are Germs?
Jim Ollhoff
Germs are everywhere--in your mouth, on your clothes, on everything you touch. Some we can't live without; others are microscopic killing machines. This title looks at the fascinating struggle to understand and control the spread of germs. Readers will learn all about the history of germs, the kinds of germs and how to fight off germs.
Read More View in CatalogGerms
Ross Collins
Pox, a young germ on his first assignment, not only refuses to infect a girl with chicken pox, he also helps defend her from other germs and, for his heroism, is made Honorary Chief of the Immune System.
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Jim Gill Sings the Sneezing Song and other Contagious Tunes
Jim Gill
Jim Gill creates active musical games with a unique approach combining word play and movement opportunities into songs set to styles ranging from bluegrass to jazz to blues. Children and those who care for them will all be inspired to play along!
View in CatalogStaying Clean
Robin Nelson
Explains why it is necessary to stay clean by washing hands, brushing teeth, and taking baths.
View in CatalogWash, Wash, Wash!
Pamela Chanko
It''s never too early to start healthy habits. This rhyme will inspire little ones to wash their hands.
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