Stories That Teach Healthy Habits

Healthy With Harvey’s free stories make it easy for parents, grandparents, and teachers to guide young children through simple lessons about healthy habits. Each story uses friendly characters and clear ideas to help kids understand nutrition, emotions, movement, and everyday wellness in a way that feels fun and relatable.

Dog dental care and fresh fruit bowl

Choose a Story to Read Together

Browse our growing collection of science-supported stories designed for children ages three to seven. Every story offers an engaging moment you can share at home or in the classroom. Enjoy meaningful conversations, spark curiosity, and help build lifelong healthy routines—one story at a time.

Read, Learn, and Explore With Harvey

Harvey's Playground

Harvey Plays Safely at the Playground

I love the playground. There are slides and swings and places to climb. Sometimes I...
Playground with dogs, traffic cones, and slides

Harvey and the Wheelchair Race

Note to Parents: This story introduces mobility limitations and wheelchair use in an empowering, positive...
Autism story

Harvey and the Quiet Corner

Note to Parents: This story introduces sensory differences often experience by children with autism. Key...
Harvey has dreams

Harvey Dreams of Tomorrow

Note to Parents: End the night with a hopeful statement—“What do you think you’ll dream...
Harvey gets a checkup

Harvey’s Checkup Adventure

Note to Parents: Reassure your child that vaccines and checkups are quick, safe, and help...
Two-panel illustration of playful cartoon dogs

Harvey’s Big Feelings

Note to Parents: Model deep breathing with your child at bedtime. Labeling emotions builds self-awareness...
Fluffy light and dark dogs playing near puddle

Harvey Helps a Friend

Note to Parents: Parent tip: Encourage your child to name one small helpful thing they...
Two fluffy dogs packing a colorful lunchbox

Harvey’s Healthy Lunch

Note to Parents: Parent tip: Invite your child to help pack or choose a colorful,...
Puppy wearing rainbow socks playing on bed

Harvey Gets Ready for Bed

Note to Parents: Encourage children to repeat or count their own bedtime steps. Predictable routines...