Health and Wellness for PreK-5th Grade

Updated September 5, 2025
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Big Smelly Bear
Teckentrup, Britta.
Paper Book
Kids will love this lighthearted and fun tale about keeping clean, featuring an adorable character that bath-resistant little ones will really relate to. It’s never bath time for Big Smelly Bear: he doesn’t brush, he doesn’t wash, and he’s simply unBEARable. No one can...
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...
Every body : a celebration of diverse abilities
Rotner, Shelley
Paper Book
Join this photographic celebration of differing physical and neurological abilities from a National Geographic photographer. We have different ways to move around. Celebrating children of different abilities, this photographic book presents large, clear images of...
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. Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he...
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...
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...
This makes me angry
Carbone, Courtney
Paper Book
In This Makes Me Angry, a young boy is not having a good day. And between the sopping wet towels in the bathroom and his homework that's been colored all over in crayon, he knows just whom to blame: his little brother, Jack. The boy's day only gets worse when he leaves Jack and goes to school...
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
Paper Book
Unplug your grade-schooler with 200 screen-free games and activities! "A terrific prescription for much of what ails children and parents today."--Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
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...
World kitchen
Wheatley, Abigail
Paper Book
This heartfelt book features a unique collection of recipes contributed by families from around the world. Each recipe has an introduction featuring the family who contributed it, and simple, step-by-step instructions, all illustrated in a bold, graphic-novel style by...

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