After reading it, your child might actually love going to the dentist. This cheerful book shows kids what it's like to climb up in the dentist's chair and see all the funny tools the dentist uses. Open wide! Sister Bear has a loose tooth, and Brother Bear has a small cavity, so it's time to go to the dentist. Recommended age: 3 and up The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist by Stan and Jan Berenstain Whether your child is ever a hospital patient or visitor, or he just wants to read this for fun, it's a must-read in the beloved Curious George series. He needs X-rays and shots and a few days of rest while his tummy recovers. Uh-oh! Curious George has eaten a puzzle piece, so he needs to go to the hospital for an operation. Recommended age: 2 and up Curious George Goes to the Hospital by H.A. This simple book takes tots through the steps of a typical doctor visit, such as getting weighed and measured, and having your heartbeat, eyes, ears, and throat checked. Recommended age: 3 and up Say "Ahhh!" Dora Goes to the Doctor by Phoebe Beinsteinĭora is due for a checkup, and you know what that means: strange equipment and some poking and prodding. Everything is better when he wakes up to his mom and dad comforting him. But it quickly turns into a nightmare when he realizes his family is nowhere to be found, so he has no one to read to him, tuck him in, and give him a hug. One night, one of his dreams starts out great, with him skipping baths, eating fudge pops for breakfast, and getting a gorilla as a pet. Nightmares happen to everyone, including Little Critter. Recommended age: 3 and up What a Bad Dream by Mercer Mayer Fortunately, his mommy shows him all the magical things that only happen at night: fireworks, star-gazing, visits from Father Christmas, and more. Poor little Plop! Being an owl who hates the dark is extra-tricky, you see, because owls hunt for food at night. Recommended age: 3 and up The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson This soothing story ranks up there with our other favorite bedtime stories like Good Night, Moon. When those don't help, there's only one thing left to do: show Little Bear the warm, ever-shining glow of the stars and moon. Big Bear lovingly brings brighter and brighter lanterns to help ease the cub's fears.
It's another sleepless night for Little Bear in his dark cave. Recommended age: 2 and up Can't You Sleep, Little Bear? by Martin Waddell "Oh, I am so embarrassed," Grover says on the last page because - you guessed it - he is the monster at the end of the book! Whenever something scary lurks, reach for this classic fear-busting Little Golden Book "starring loveable, furry old Grover." The blue Sesame Street star begs and begs readers not to turn the page because, you know, there's a monster at the end of it. More: The Best Books About Anxiety For Kids: An Age-by-Age GuideĪre you looking for more book ideas? Check out our author interviews from Candlewick Press! The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone Looking for more? Use our Book Finder tool to search for new books for kids of all ages! Eek! So here's a list of great children's books to help kids cure their inner worrywart and rest easy. Childhood can bring a lot of phobias and anxiety - fear of the dark, or thunder, or monsters, or going to the doctor, or the potty, or school, or the dentist.