Coronavirus Book For Children

Coronavirus Book For Children

The Coronavirus Book For Children was written by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Roberts, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The book is fully digital and meant for elementary aged children. It is free for everyone and can be read on screen or printed out to share with your child.

Published by Nosy Crow the book provides kids with information about Coronavirus, and as we know – information is critical in the battle against anxiety. The book benefits from great illustration and writing as well as the expert input of Professor Graham Medley from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.

The book answers important questions in simple age appropriate language including:

  • What is the coronavirus?
  • How do you catch the coronavirus?
  • What happens if you catch the coronavirus?
  • Why are people worried about catching the coronavirus?
  • Is there a cure for the coronavirus?
  • Why are some places we normally go to closed?
  • What can I do to help?
  • What’s going to happen next?

For more information and resources related to Covid-19, please visit our Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Resource Page.

 

Written by Wayne Stocks
Wayne is the founder and executive director of Hope 4 Hurting Kids. He is a happily married father of four kids with a passion for helping young people who are going through rough times. In addition to Hope 4 Hurting Kids, Wayne previously started I Am A Child of Divorce and Divorce Ministry 4 Kids to help kids who are dealing with the disruption of their parents' relationship. These are now part of Hope 4 Hurting Kids. Wayne speaks frequently at conferences and churches on issues related to helping kids learn to deal with difficult emotions and life in modern families. Wayne lives with his wife, three youngest kids, three dogs and an insane collection of his kids' other pets outside of Columbus, Ohio. In addition to his work with Hope 4 Hurting Kids, Wayne is a partner in a local consulting firm, an avid reader, coaches his son's soccer team and is a proud supporter of Leicester City Football Club (and yes, for those in know, his affinity for the club does predate the 2016 championship). You can reach Wayne at wayne@hope4hurtingkids.com.