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Sick Day Jitters
Written by Julie Danneberg
Illustrated by Judy Love
Watertown, MA : Charlesbridge, 2023. Picture book.

When Mrs. Hartwell is out sick and her substitute doesn't show up, the teachers and staff at the school pitch in to help.--Publisher.

Written by Rajani LaRocca
Illustrated by Kathleen Marcotte
New York, NY : Little Bee Books, 2023. Informational. 34 pages.

Do you remember every time you've been sick? You may not, but your body does! With many illnesses, you can't get sick more than once because your body remembers and fights it off before you get sick again. But what if your body could recognize germs that you've never had before so you don't get ill? There's where vaccines come in! -- Publisher.

Bob, Not Bob!
Written by Liz Garton Scanlon
Illustrated by Audrey Vernick
Los Angeles, California: Disney-Hyperion, 2017. Picture book.

When a young boy gets a cold, he just wants his mommy. But his stuffy nose makes it difficult for him to call out to his mom--not 'Bob, ' who happens to be the family dog.-- Publisher.

Written by Paul Ian Cross
Illustrated by Steve Brown
London : Welbeck Children's Books Limited, 2021. Informational. 127 pages.

COVID-19 took everyone in the world by surprise. I mean, what exactly is it? How does it spread? What is a virus and are there others out there that we don't know about? Paul Ian Cross answers these questions, and more in this illustrated book filled with facts about what we know and don't know. --Publisher. 

By Bruce Hale
New York, NY : Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2018. Easy reader. 32 pages.
After a day of playing in the rain, Danny and the dinosaur each catch a cold. How will Danny and the dinosaur both turn a sick day into something fun? Everyone knows that getting sick can be a bummer-but this lovable pair's creative ways of keeping a positive attitude will delight young readers as well as parents and caregivers. --Publisher.

By Katie Marsico
Ann Arbor, Michigan : Cherry Lake Publishing, 2015. Informational. 24 pages. 

Offers answers to the most compelling questions about rumbling tummies. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words. --Publisher. 

Written by Cynthia Rylant
Illustrated by Sucie Stevenson
New York : Bradbury Press, 1989. Easy reader. 48 pages.

When Mudge gets sick unexpectedly, Henry does all he can to make him feel better. --Publisher.

Written by Carole Lexa Schaefer
Illustrated by Galia Berstein
Somerville, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2013. Easy reader. 42 pages. 

Monkey and Elephant are very good friends who have a lot in common. They both like morning time. They both like shiny rocks. And they both like to hear their own voices: "TAH. TAH. TAH." But Monkey is Monkey and Elephant is Elephant. They are not exactly the same. So when Elephant starts to sneeze--achoo!--Monkey has her own ideas of what will make him feel better. And when Monkey gets the sniffles, Elephant has his own ideas of what will make her feel better. --Publisher. 

Written by Edward Kay
Illustrated by Mike Shiell
Toronto : Kids Can Press, 2021. Informational. 48 pages.

This hilarious, thoroughly researched book explains exactly how the microorganisms we know as germs are responsible for so much grossness. Kids will learn all about what germs (a general term for four specific microorganisms) actually are, how we get sick, how the human immune system works, and the best ways to stay healthy. Humans have gone from not knowing germs existed to using them to help lessen the effects of climate change. As readers delve into this history, they'll be fascinated by revolting stories (featuring corpse catapults, shaved chicken butts, and more) from the most influential plagues and pandemics in history. At a time when we've all had to become germ experts, this book is a perfect pick for budding young scientists. -- Publisher.

Written by Jan Zauzmer
Illustrated by Corlette Douglas
New York : The Experiment, LLC, 2022. Informational. 

When Maxine tells her pets, "Let's get to the vet!" Scott does not want a shot. Jervis is nervous, Franky is cranky, Biffy is iffy, and Cary is wary. Can Maxine help her critters get over their jitters ...?" Perfect for any child afraid of shots or needles, this rhyming book is a "must-read-aloud"! Spunky Maxine takes charge of her vaccine fears with a playful game of pretend: Her adorable stuffed animals are the patients, and Dad steps in as the "vet." Just in time for the kids' covid vaccine -- and relevant to any pediatric shot -- Maxine's Critters Get the Vaccine Jitters will delight children ages 5 and under who face this understandable fear. No need to be grouchy about this little ouchy! -- Publisher.
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