Physical and mental health conditions Books

Poor Grug has hurt himself! Keep him company as he goes to hospital!

A QUICK, HANDS-ON BOOK OF EXERCISES CLINICALLY PROVEN TO MANAGE ANXIETYTeens today are more stressed than ever. Whether they face problems with school, friends, parents or all of the above, teens need help. Based on cognitive behavioral therapy, the...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Lumos Keeps Calm follows a facility dog who helps a child needing stitches.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Age range 3 to 8A gentle and loving book that helps children navigate an Alzheimer's diagnosis in their familyThe five Lim children Jessica, Jocelyn, Jeffrey, Jacob, and Kenzie are thrilled when their parents tell them that Oma and Opa, their beloved...

Fall in love with the amazing lenses that help us see.So many of us wear glasses. They help us read, work and play. They are for the young and old, for bookworms and professional athletes, and are used by people in every country around the world.Learn...

This book gives children, teachers and parents ideas for how to introduce more mindful moments into their lives. The book is broken into six sections:'Mindful Breathing', 'Mindful Listening', 'Mindful...

From going on a treasure hunt to creating a sundial, there are many ways to mindfully connect with nature.Mindfulness and Naturehelps young children slow down and pay attention to the world outside and the way our bodies and minds experience it. Simple...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Give Comfort follows a facility dog who helps a child with epilepsy.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

Doing a body scan, mindful breathing, focusing on the senses. . .there are all kinds of ways to be mindful with your body.Mindful Spacesand My Body guides children through exercises and activities that encourage them to slow down and pay attention...

Age range 6 to 8From playing emotion bingo to creating a happiness box, there are many ways to mindfully connect with thoughts and feelings.This introduction to mindfulness and emotions helps young readers tune into their emotions mindfully. Simple...

Age range 6 to 8Mindful eating, keeping a gratitude journal, making a mandala...there are all kinds of ways to find mindfulness in your everyday life.This introduction to mindfulness helps young readers tune into their minds and bodies. Simple activities...

Riley, he's a preteen who was diagnosed with ADHD and high-functioning Autism. He struggles growing up, trying to live up to everyone's expectations of him being 'normal'. But when he meets Mia, a 17-year-old who dreams of being a hairdresser and does...

Age range 4 to 8Stuck in your worries? Bright ideas are everywhere! Lexi is all about rules and schedules, so when the first day of school brings unwelcome surprises (like a giant hairball on her favourite new dress), she starts to get anxious. Before...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Cricket Helps Out follows a facility dog who helps a child with appendicitis.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Lumos Helps with Healing follows a facility dog who helps a child with a broken arm.Lumos, an adorable facility dog, brings comfort to a child who broke her arm, with strong messages of...

New from Mayo Clinic Press Kids' Helping Paws Academy series, Dash Can Do It follows a facility dog who helps a child with diabetes.This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of facility dogs. Follow an adorable...

Due to a rare brain tumor, Vera Garcia's soccer career is suddenly sidelined at the start of her senior year. When her single mother Eliza, terrified at the thought of losing her only daughter, clings too tightly, both Vera's identity and her freedom are...

Age range 14 to 18Gus's life is about one thing-swimming. He is determined to make it to the Olympics and he knows that the only coach in town who can get him there is Coach Marks. So it seems like a simple plan: convince Coach Marks to train him...

Prepare your little readers for the new normal with this interactive lift-the-flap book that reveals the familiar and friendly faces behind personal protection masks, serving as a 'welcoming resource for the youngest mask wearers'...

A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid's-eye view of living with diabetes.Emily is excited to go camping in the Northwoods of Minnesota with her family. She makes sure to pack her glucose monitor, insulin and other...

When dragons are causing sickness in villages around the world, a young warrior must go in search of the dragons' stones that hold key information to protect villagers. This magical tale creatively illustrates for young readers how vaccines offer...

As a follow-on to the award-winning and popular book, COVID-19 Helpers, this companion book anticipates the availability of COVID vaccines for children beginning in the fall 2021 and seeks to educate kids and their parents about the value and necessity...

A beautifully illustrated, adventure-filled graphic novel that provides a kid's-eye view of living with depression. Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient.Through a first-person narrative, thisbook gives a...

Parents Magazine Parents Approved! A stuffed-upcow, a rogue bedsheet, and a chant-able silly refrain. A quintessentialread-aloud for a lively story time, now available in board book format.Poor cow woke up with such a bad cold that every "moo" comesout...

Age range 3 to 6I am here. I know who I am. I breathe in the smell of sun-warmed grass and it fills my lungs with energy. Parents, educators, and health practitioners everywhere are recognising the importance of mindfulness practice, particularly for...

Tuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant pain, before the war made it too dangerous to stand under the bomb-filled Vietnam sky. Unable to play with the other children and knowing that at...

Age range 8 to 12Discover the extraordinary world of viruses, from their creation and transmission to what we can do to stop them, in this science-based resource for kids 8 to 12.If we didn't know it before, we certainly know it now: Viruses can be...

A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art,...

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better-particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The...

Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes.Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister's life...

In Pork Belly Tacos with a Side of Anxiety, Yvonne Castaeda shares vibrant stories of her childhood growing up in Miami as the daughter of humble immigrants from Mexico and Cuba . . . and how she came to develop an unhealthy relationship with food.To...

Age range 5 to 10Fun and engaging activities for Minecrafters that will help kids make good choices in school, at home, in social settings, and moreTogether with Steve, Alex, and their favorite mobs, young Minecrafters will discover smart ways to...

A fun activity book to help fans of Minecraft with ADHD!Age range 5 to 8 This kid-friendly workbook features well-loved video game characters and concepts to help kids with ADD and ADHD build their executive-functioning skills and manage their behaviours...

Age range 5 to 9Discover fifty Minecrafter-themedactivities and puzzlesthat help kids stay focused, relieve stress,and relax, especially during difficult times.Calmly navigating the whirlwinds that fly into your path each day is easier with this...

Age range 7 to 9More than 50 activities to help kids level up their self-esteem!Grow their self-esteem and social skills with this activity book for kids who love Minecraft and gaming. Fun challenges, mini games, and fill-in-the-blank adventures - all...

Age range 12 to 18In Peer Pressure for Teens, young writers show that it's possible to stand up to the pressure they may feel from friends and some family members to be "cool."Inspire teen and preteen readers to take responsibility for...

Age range 8 to 12Jeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel - inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant - invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to...

A queen who begins a lengthy war with an army of allies by her side is also a mother who wants to explain her upcoming battle with cancer to her young children in this heartening and hopeful book. James and Simon are two young princes whose mother, the...

This moving account based on a true story chronicles the friendship between a snail and a small child in a wheelchair and explores issues concerning physical disabilities. A small snail in a shell winds up hanging on a chord around Yago's neck. Realizing...

If life is a journey, then this book is an unmissable stop along the way. The Greatfulness Guide is a practical and interactive resource that sets the foundations for strong mental health and positive, resilient thinking. This entertaining guidebook...

Introduce children to the world of astrology with these bouncy rhyming poems, highlighting the positive aspects of each sign! Young readers will explore and discover their own unique personalities, interests, and talents, and dive into the zodiac traits...

Help your child identify, understand, and take control of their feelings with the kid-friendly cognitive behavioral therapy and self-regulation exercises in this easy-to-use workbook. When children have difficulty self-regulating, it can make it harder...

A clear explanation of what body image is, helping to look beyond your own body and those surrounding you, in a world that focuses so much on looks. Each of us has a body we live in every day. Everybody is a different size, shape, colour, and kind. This...