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Health: Mental and Physical

Here you'll find information about children's books that emphasize health and wellness issues, such as the first trip to the dentist, good nutrition, mental health, and exercise.
Hospital and Doctor Visits and More
The Child Life Department at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center recommends children's books to help kids cope with With hospital and doctor visits, as well as surgical procedures.
Depression and Mental Illness
Some of these children's books deal with coping with normal feelings of grief and sadness while others deal with mental disorders.
Nutrition Book Hunt
Here's a clever activity for the classroom or home that combines children's literature and healthy eating, from Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site.
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