Health Books For 5-Year-Old Kids

At age 5, readers can begin following simple explanations about how food, sleep and exercise help the body grow and stay strong. These books help children connect everyday habits to their overall health and well-being.

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Popular Books

Earth Day Exercise with YoYoSid the Science Kid: The Trouble with GermsArbor Day Exercise with YoYoExercise Like Vehicles with YoYoSid the Science Kid: A Cavity Is a Hole In Your ToothSid the Science Kid: Everybody, Move Your Feet!Fabulous FoodSid the Science Kid: Why Can't I Have Cake for Dinner?ABC Animal Exercise with YoYoCouch PotatoAchoo!I Want To Be A DoctorGet MovingClean Teeth, Dirty TeethOutside, InsideBee Breathing with YoYoOpen Wide: Tooth School InsideI Want To Be A Nurse

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A Summer Without AnnaWe All Need FoodOutside, InsideCommunity Places: HospitalArbor Day Exercise with YoYoBee Breathing with YoYoEarth Day Exercise with YoYoABC Animal Exercise with YoYoExercise Like Vehicles with YoYoGuía de navegación del coronavirus para niñosI Want To Be A DentistI Want To Be A NurseI Want To Be A DoctorCouch Potato¡Que vivan los dentistas! (Hooray for Dentists!)¡Que vivan los doctores! (Hooray for Doctors!)See How We Move!I Can See Just Fine

Books

Sid the Science Kid: The Trouble with GermsSid the Science Kid: A Cavity Is a Hole In Your ToothSid the Science Kid: Everybody, Move Your Feet!Fabulous FoodSid the Science Kid: Why Can't I Have Cake for Dinner?Couch PotatoAchoo!I Want To Be A DoctorGet MovingClean Teeth, Dirty TeethOpen Wide: Tooth School InsideI Want To Be A NurseA Summer Without AnnaLola Goes to the DoctorWe All Need FoodGrandmaMamá tiene CáncerEl Síndrome de DownMi hermano es autistaSofía and the Purple Dress / Sofía y el vestido moradoSleep All Night!: Healthy Sleeping HabitsBrush Your Teeth!: Healthy Dental HabitsEat Your Vegetables!: Healthy Eating HabitsRun! Jump! Play!: Healthy Active Habits

Videos

Earth Day Exercise with YoYoArbor Day Exercise with YoYoExercise Like Vehicles with YoYoABC Animal Exercise with YoYoOutside, InsideBee Breathing with YoYo

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Bones are constantly rebuilding themselves.
  • The stomach produces powerful acids to help break down food.
  • The body continues repairing and growing during sleep.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Create a healthy lunch plate.
  • Track hours of sleep for a week.
For Educators
  • Match exercises to muscle groups.
  • Draw a healthy daily routine.

FAQ

Families and educators can use books about health with 5-year-olds to support discussions about the body, emotions, nutrition, illness and other everyday experiences. These books can also help answer questions children may be hesitant to ask directly.

Books about health for 5-year-olds often cover nutrition, exercise, sleep, emotions, germs and the human body. Many answer common questions children have about staying healthy while helping them understand experiences they encounter in everyday life.

Look for books that present accurate information in clear, accessible language. Strong selections often explain health topics in ways that are informative without feeling overwhelming, while encouraging curiosity and understanding.

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