Readers follow the main character, MaryEllen, through a story that details experiences during the Coronavirus pandemic. The goal of this story is to shed light on a time of uncertainty and fear in a child-friendly way. My hopes are to help children understand this unprecedented time while learning to cope with difficult feelings. Additionally, I hope to spread appreciation for the heroes of this time and portray the power of a positive mindset. This story:
• Explains what happened during the pandemic
• Talks about how it may have made people feel
• Explains key terms such as "social distancing"
• Highlights heroes during the time such as medical workers, grocery store employees, first responders, delivery service workers, and teachers
• Ends on a positive note with powerful advice to children living through difficult times
Why purchase this book?:
• Give children a character to relate to during this time
• Help struggling children find a positive mindset
• Explain this unprecedented time to your current OR future children, grandchildren, students
• Keepsake in a baby bin/box
• Give children something from this time they can look back on & use to explain this time they lived through to their future children
• Pregnant, adopting, or plan on having children in the future? Questions will arise about this time in history and this story is a wonderful way to gently teach children about the pandemic
This book includes:
• A rhythmic story with colorful, hand painted illustrations
• A "This Book Belongs to" page
• Fill in the blank page for age/activities/ quarantined with during the pandemic
• A note from the author
• A "WASH YOUR HANDS!" poster in the back of the book
Thank you for taking the time to read about this book! If you purchase, I want you to know my goal is 100% customer satisfaction. I spent endless hours perfecting this story for young minds and I hope it is everything you expect and more! ♥ Hailey Glynn
