Picture Books: Doctor/Dentist/Hospital

Picture Books

Berenstain, Stan & Jan The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor J PB PIC B
Dr. Grizzly gives the Berenstain cubs a regular checkup. (Ages 3-6).

Civardi, Anne. Going to the Doctor J PB PIC C
In this simple, comforting story, the three Jay children visit the doctor for a sprained wrist, a bad cough, and a routine immunization. (Ages 2-5).

Cole, Joanna. My Friend the Doctor J PIC SMALL COL
Hannah visits her doctor for a routine checkup. (Ages 2-5).

London, Jonathan. Froggy Goes to the Doctor J PIC LON and J PB PIC L
Froggy isn't looking forward to his check-up because he might get a shot but when it's over and he's pronounced a very healthy frog, Dr. Mugwort is the one who dreads Froggy's next visit. (Ages 3-6).

Murphy, Liz. ABC Doctor: Staying Healthy from A to Z J PIC MUR
Learn about visiting the doctor, from Appointment to a Zillion times better. (Ages 3-7).

Singer, Marilyn. I'm Getting a Checkup J PIC SIN
Join three children and their parents as they visit their pediatrician for a typical checkup and learn all about the different tools doctors and nurses use. (Ages 3-7).

Slegers, Liesbet. Katie Goes to the Doctor J PIC SLE
When Katie has a fever, her mother brings her to her friendly doctor with her favorite toy in tow. (Ages 2-4).

Wells, Rosemary. Felix Feels Better J PIC SMALL WEL
Felix feels bad, so his mother takes him to Doctor Duck, who makes everything better. (Ages 2-4).

J Easy

Kottke, Jan. A Day With a Doctor J Easy KOT
A introduction to a visit to the doctor including listening to your heart, checking your throat, and getting a shot. (Ages 2-5).

Non-Fiction Books

Bennett, Howard. Lions Aren't Scared of Shots J PARENT'S CORNER PIC BEN
After her doctor compares her to all sorts of wild animals, Molly realizes that she can handle a shot with no problem. (Ages 4-7).

Brazelton, T. Berry. Going to the Doctor J 610 BRA and J PARENT'S CORNER 610 BRA
A pediatrician tells what happens when a child goes to the doctor for a check-up, with explanations of the instruments and procedures that will be encountered. (Ages 5-10).

Ready, Dee. Doctors J 610.69 REA
Explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of doctors. (Ages 4-7).

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth. Doctor's Tools J 610.284 SAL
Straightforward definitions along with labeled images help kids understand the uses and value of each of the basic tools used by doctors. (Ages 4-8).

Swanson, Diane. The Doctor & You J 610 SWA
With photos of children, this book about going to a doctor introduces children to a doctor's tools and explains what to expect and how to behave during a visit. (Ages 5-8).

A Visit to the Hospital

Picture Books

Civardi, Anne. Going to the Hospital J PB PIC C
Using simple text and cheerful, comforting pictures, this book tells the story of Ben who needs a basic operation on his ear. (Ages 2-5).

Cousins, Lucy. Maisy Goes to the Hospital J PIC COU and J PB PIC C
When Maisy hurts herself on a trampoline, she goes to the hospital, where she is taken care of and meets a new friend. (Ages 2-4).

Hatkoff, Juliana Lee. Good-Bye Tonsils! J PIC HAT
In this story of a young girl who goes to the hospital to have her tonsils removed there is lots of information about operations and hospital visits in general. (Ages 5-8).

Lloyd, Sam. Doctor Meow's Big Emergency J PIC LLO
In this exciting adventure, Tom Cat has hurt his leg, and Doctor Meow must help him right away. (Ages 3-6).

Rey, Margret & H.A. Curious George Goes to the Hospital J PIC REY and E BOOK
After swallowing a piece of jigsaw puzzle, Curious George has an x-ray and an operation and still manages to get into to trouble. (Ages 4-8).

Rogers, Fred. Going to the Hospital J PB PIC R
Using simple text and color photographs, this book gives parents and children the opportunity to talk through some of the feelings that may arise during a child's first hospital stay. (Ages 4-8).

Thomas, Pat. Do I Have to Go to the Hospital?: A First Look at Going to the Hospital  J PB PIC T
This reassuring book talks in very general terms about what to expect—and how children might feel—when in the hospital. (Ages 3-5).

Non-Fiction

Attebury, Nancy Garhan. Out and About at the Hospital J 362.11 ATT
With accessible, cartoon-like illustrations, this book tells the story of a class trip to the hospital. (Ages 4-8).

Bennett, Howard J. Harry Goes to the Hospital J PARENT'S CORNER PIC BEN
Harry visits the E.R. with stomach trouble and meets lots of helpful, reassuring people who explain everything that's happening and answer all his questions. (Ages 4-8).

Gordon, Sharon. What's Inside a Hospital? J 362.111 GOR
A basic introduction to a busy hospital, including descriptions of the equipment, the staff, the emergency room, the operating room, etc. (Ages 3-6).

Miller, Marilyn. Behind the Scenes at the Hospital J 362.1 MIL
Explains the functions of different areas of a hospital, such as the X-ray unit, the laboratory, the intensive care unit, children's department, and the maternity ward. (Ages 4-8).

Parker, Vic. Going to the Hospital J 362.11 PAR
A basic and reassuring introduction to a visit to the hospital, answering such questions as: "What is it like to be a patient?" and "What happens if I need an operation?" (Ages 3-5).

A Visit to the Dentist

Fiction

Berenstain, Stan & Jan. The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist  J PB PIC B
Sister Bear watches Dr. Bearson fill Brother Bear's small cavity. Then it's her turn in the chair to have a dangling baby tooth removed. (Ages 3-6).

Civardi, Anne. Going to the Dentist  J PB PIC C
When Jake and Jessie Judd visit the dentist, he checks their teeth and cleans them, fills Jake’s cavity, and tells them to take care of their teeth by eating healthy foods and brushing their teeth properly. (Ages 2-5).

Cousins, Lucy. Maisy, Charley, and the Wobbly Tooth J PIC COU and J PB PIC C
Maisy the mouse and her animal friends accompany nervous Charley on his first visit to the dentist. (Ages 2-4).

Keller, Laurie. Open Wide: Tooth School Inside  J PIC KEL, J PB PIC K, and J CD KEL
Learn all about your teeth and how to care for them from the teeth who are Dr. Flossman’s students in this funny yet informative romp. (Ages 5-8).

Steig, William. Doctor De Soto J PIC STE and J PIC STE CALDECOTT and J CD STE 
Dr. De Soto is a mouse who doesn’t treat animals who might eat him, yet he takes pity on a suffering fox, removing a rotten tooth that is causing great pain. But how will he ensure that when the fox returns for his new tooth, he won’t eat Dr. De Soto then? (Ages 5-8).

Whybrow, Ian. Harry and the Dinosaurs Say “Raahh!” J PIC WHY
A young boy takes his toy dinosaurs with him to help calm his fears on his first visit to the dentist. (Ages 3-5).

Ziefert, Harriet. ABC Dentist J PIC ZIE
This friendly, basic introduction to the ABCs of visiting the dentist includes information about the “dental chair” and “hygienist” and defines “plaque” and “x-ray.” (Ages 3-7)

Non-Fiction

Goulding, Sylvia. Taking Care of Your Teeth J 617.601 GOU
Discusses how to brush your teeth, why flossing is important, what foods are good or bad for your teeth, and a visit to the dentist. (Ages 6-8).

Kemper, Bitsy. Out and About at the Dentist J 617.6 KEM 
In this class visit to the dentist, children are introduced to everything from the waiting room to the lab and learn about fluoride, fillings, and x-rays. (Ages 4-8).

Kuklin, Susan. When I See My Dentist… J 617.601 KUK 
Featuring clear color photographs that include close-ups of all the tools, a four-year-old girl explains in detail everything that happens at her dental checkup.  (Ages 4-8).

Marleau, Eve and Michael Garton. Visit to the Dentist J 617.6 MAR
A very basic introduction to a dental checkup, including some information on how to keep teeth healthy.
(Ages 3-5).

Miller, Edward. The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums J 617.6 MIL
This accessible introduction to teeth and dental health includes information on what’s in a tooth and how to clean teeth properly, as well as short sections on dental visits and first aid for dental problems. (Ages 5-8).

Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect When You Go to the Dentist  J PARENT'S CORNER PIC MUR
Helps parents prepare their children for what to expect from a dental check-up, answering questions like“Why do I have to go to the dentist?” “Does a tooth checkup hurt?” and “What’s a cavity?” (Ages 4-7).

Salzmann, Mary Elizabeth. Dentist’s Tools J 617.6 SAL 
Basic definitions and clearly labeled photographs explain the tools a dentist uses. (Ages 4-8).