Health and Wellness for PreK-5th Grade

Updated September 5, 2025
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The busy body book : a kid's guide to fitness
Rockwell, Lizzy.
Paper Book
A celebration of the amazing human machine and a life on the move! Your amazing body can jump, sprint, twist, and twirl. Your body is built to move. Lizzy Rockwell explains how your bones and muscles, heart and lungs, nerves and brain all work together to keep you on the go...
Do not lick this book* : *it's full of germs
Ben-Barak, Idan
Paper Book
In this interactive children's picture book, microbiologist Idan Ben-Barak and award-winning illustrator Julian Frost zoom in on the microscopic world found on everyday objects--and in our bodies--warning readers Do Not Lick This Book. Min is a microbe. She is small.
Eating the alphabet
Ehlert, Lois.
Paper Book
A vibrant and sturdy word book starring fruits and vegetables from around the world from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Lois Ehlert. Features upper- and lowercase letters for preschoolers just learning language. Each turn of the page reveals a mouth-watering arrangement of...
Get outside guide : all things adventure, exploration, and fun!
Honovich, Nancy
Paper Book
This fun-filled guide inspires kids to get out of the house and explore the great outdoors where they can discover the wonder and amazement of the world around them, whether in their backyard, across the country, or around the world.nbsp;Full of fun activities, kids will learn how to make backyard...
Grow! Raise! Catch! : how we get our food
Rotner, Shelley
Paper Book
A lively look at where our food comes from, and the hardworking people who produce it. Farmers and fishermen show off their bounty in this celebration of agriculture and healthy eating! Bright, enticing photographs of plants, animals, and the people who work to raise...
The how and wow of the human body : from your tongue to your toes and all the guts in between
Thomas, Mindy
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body--covering everything from our toes to our tongues to...
Jabari jumps
Cornwall, Gaia
Paper Book
Working up the courage to take a big, important leap is hard, but Jabari is almost absolutely ready to make a giant splash.
The magic of sleep
Woodgate, Vicky
Paper Book
Dive into the weird and wonderful world of sleep, from the science behind dreams to a peek into animal sleeping habits, in this incredible book for children aged 7 to 9. We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your...
No kimchi for me
Kim, Aram
Paper Book
A charming picture book for picky eaters and young foodies alike! A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Yoomi doesn't like kimchi - the pickled cabbage condiment served at Korean meals. No matter how she tries it, it's too slimy-- too stinky-- too...
Plant, cook, eat! : a children's cookbook
Archer, Joe
Paper Book
For beginners and green-thumbed foodies, this unusually all-inclusive garden-to-kitchen cookbook is part lesson in gardening and part collection of healthy, delicious, kid-friendly recipes. With vibrant photo-illustrations and clearly organized sections, discover how to plant...
Sometimes I'm a baby bear, sometimes I'm a snail
Butterfield, Moira
Paper Book
Today I'm a Bear cub. I want to hug. I wouldn't mind a cuddly squeeze. I'm Bear cub, so yes, please! "Many of the anthropomorphic animals have exaggerated features--big, round eyes; puckered lips, and expressive faces--which aid in readers' understanding of the feelings, as...
Taking care of me : healthy habits with Sesame Street
Schuh, Mari C.
Paper Book
What is a habit? How do we make habits that are good for us? With help from their Sesame Street friends, young readers learn about the good choices they can make every day, such as eating healthy foods, washing their hands, brushing and flossing their teeth, staying active, and getting enough...
Umami
Grant, Jacob
Paper Book
Umami, sick of cold fish, travels the world trying different and delicious food to bring back home for the other penguins to try. Umami is tired of eating cold fish. But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods,...
Unplugged play. 216 activities & games for ages 6-10Grade school
Conner, Bobbi
Ebook
From the joy of smearing glue on paper to the screaming delight of a bubble-blowing relay, kids love to play. In fact, it's every kid's built-in tool for experiencing the world at large. A parent-friendly encyclopedia, UNPLUGGED PLAY ("A wonderful guide," says Daniel Goleman) offers...
When sadness is at your door
Eland, Eva
Paper Book
A comforting primer in emotional literacy and mindfulness that suggests we approach the feeling of sadness as if it is our guest. Sadness can be scary and confusing at any age! When we feel sad, especially for long periods of time, it can seem as if the sadness is a part of who...
Yoga for kids
Hoffman, Susannah
Paper Book
Teach your kids about yoga and mindfulness with this mindful yoga activity book. Yoga activities are a great way to teach children about relaxation, meditation, and peace--while having fun at the same time. This book is packed with yoga activities for kids and mindful games. Kids...

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