One thing I was not prepared for in this new thing called mom life, was that once you put your kiddo in daycare they will be sick FOREVER! To be fair, I was warned, but I had no idea the endless days of snot, coughing, and laundry would be this intense. As we all battle with sick days for a myriad of reasons, here are some books to help your own kiddos understand how germs, bugs, and viruses get to work.
Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes by Lesa Cline-Ransome – An introduction to the good and bad bacteria in our bodies. (K-Grade 2)
A Germ’s Journey by Thom Rooke M.D. and Anthony Phillip Trimmer, Read by Jared Kaelber – Perfect book for a sick kiddo at home! A read along through Hoopla to explain what’s going in their tiny body. (K-Grade 2)
The Good Germ Hotel: Meet Your Body’s Marvelous Microbes by Sŏng-hwa Kim – A reminder to all of us that it’s not all bad. Get ready to meet your happy gut flora! (Grade 2-5)
The Germ Lab: the Gruesome Story of Deadly Diseases by Richard Platt – Takes a look at some pretty nasty diseases that have paid humankind a visit. If you have a kiddo that loves all things dirty and grimy this is an entertaining read for sure! (Grade 2-6)
Do Not Lick This Book: it’s Full of Germs by Idan Ben-Barak – With my little one, I’d say the main culprit of his sick days come from putting everything in to his mouth…they learn eventually, right? (Age 2-K)
The Secret Life of Viruses: Incredible Science Facts About Germs, Vaccines, and What You Can Do to Stay Healthy by Mariona Tolosa Sistere – It’s a confusing time for little ones: mask wearing, school online, and for some, vaccine questions. Here’s a read to give you a hand in explaining how to stay healthy and calm their fears. (Grade 2-4)
My kiddo’s recommendation: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Skye Silver
~posted by Kara P.
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