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Covid-19 Helpers: A story for kids about the coronavirus and the people helping during the 2020 pandemic Paperback – June 26, 2020

by Beth Bacon (Author), Kary Lee (Illustrator)

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Winner of the 2020 Emory Global Health Institute Children's Ebook Competition. Are you looking for honest yet positive ways to talk to children about Coronavirus-19 (Covid-19)? COVID-19 HELPERS describes the pandemic factually yet hopefully. This story reassures children and parents that many people—including kids themselves—are helping to fight the virus. In COVID-19 HELPERS, beautiful, colorful illustrations by Kary Lee and clear, comforting words by Beth Bacon help children understand that they are not alone even if they are feeling isolated and helpless. In fact, by staying at home during the quarantine, they are playing an important role in helping to reduce the coronavirus infection rate. This book helps parents, teachers, and librarians discuss many issues of the global pandemic, including:- School closures, park closures, theater closures due to quarantine or shelter-in-place policies- Social distancing- Wearing masks during the pandemic- Feelings of helplessness, isolation, and boredom caused by social distancing policies - Medical research to end the pandemic - Cancelled sporting events, cancelled birthday partiesPlus extra pages explaining:—Facts about Covid-19 virusWinner of the 2020 Emory Global Health Institute Children's Ebook Competition. Are you looking for honest yet positive ways to talk to children about Coronavirus-19 (Covid-19)? COVID-19 HELPERS describes the pandemic factually yet hopefully. This story reassures children and parents that many people—including kids themselves—are helping to fight the virus. In COVID-19 HELPERS, beautiful, colorful illustrations by Kary Lee and clear, comforting words by Beth Bacon help children understand that they are not alone even if they are feeling isolated and helpless. In fact, by staying at home during the quarantine, they are playing an important role in helping to reduce the coronavirus infection rate. This book helps parents, teachers, and librarians discuss many issues of the global pandemic, including:- School closures, park closures, theater closures due to quarantine or shelter-in-place policies- Social distancing- Wearing masks during the pandemic- Feelings of helplessness, isolation, and boredom caused by social distancing policies - Medical research to end the pandemic - Cancelled sporting events, cancelled birthday partiesPlus extra pages explaining:- Facts about Covid-19 virus- What kids can do to avoid getting Covid-19Even during the global pandemic, communities everywhere, have many helpers fighting this new disease, including doctors, nurses, researchers, scientists, farmers, truck drivers, garbage collectors, shopkeepers, postal workers, government leaders, reporters, and even kids living through shelter-in-place quarantines.

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36 pages
Language

English
Publication date

June 26, 2020
Dimensions

8 x 0.09 x 10 inches
ISBN-10

0999432478
ISBN-13

978-0999432471
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COVID-19 Helpers offers a factual, yet hopeful, explanation of the global coronavirus pandemic. This story reassures children that many people, including kids, are helping to fight the virus that spread through the world in 2020. Beautiful, colorful illustrations by Kary Lee and clear, comforting words by Beth Bacon help children understand who stay at home during the quarantine play an important role in helping to reduce the coronavirus infection rate.

About the Author

Beth Bacon When Beth Bacon was young, she loved to read. Now she loves to write. Her other books include I Hate Reading, The Worst Book Ever, The Book No One Wants To Read and Blank Space. She earned an MFA in writing for children from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She also has a degree in communications from NYU and a degree in literature from Harvard. She and her husband have two sons, a cat, and lately, lots of foreign exchange students. VISIT HER WEB SITE atbethbaconauthor.com/
Kary Lee As a kid, if Kary Lee wasn't in her backyard painting or tapping at the typewriter, she was most likely directing (bossing around) the neighborhood kids in one of her screenplays. After college, she landed a job as an art director because she liked the bossy part. She took a painting class and won a book illustration award. Five books and a Mom's Choice award later, she's never looked back. Kary lives in Seattle with her husband Charles and a backyard bunny. VISIT HER WEB SITE at karyleestudios.com/
Emory Global Health Institute (EGHI) brings together diverse disciplines to tackle global health issues. In 2020, Covid-19 began spreading around the United States. Inspired by his grandchildrens' questions about the pandemic, Dr. Jeffrey Koplan, the Director of EGHI and Vice President for Global Health at Emory University, believed children's books could provide answers. So EGHI held an ebook competition. 260 stories were submitted. Covid-19 Helpers
is the winning book. VISIT THE WEBSITE AT globalhealth.emory.edu/

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pixel Titles; Large type / Large print edition (June 26, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 36 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0999432478
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0999432471
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.09 x 10 inches

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Kary Lee
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Growing up in southern California, Kary spent her childhood either painting backdrops on her sliding glass door, tapping on her typewriter, or directing (bossing around) the neighborhood kids in one of her screen plays. After college she landed a job as an art director, because she liked the bossy part. But when Kary started hiring illustrators she realized she might be on the wrong side of the desk. Taking inspiration from her second grade self, she made the pivot to picture books. She took a watercolor class, joined the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and won an LA portfolio award. Six picture books and a couple more awards later, she’s never looked back.
Kary's most recent project, COVID VACCINES, will be released in October of 2021. The second in a series following her award winning COVID-19 HELPERS in 2020, (Bank Street Best Books of 2021). Other projects include Mom's Choice award winning DIZZY, a as well as various magazine and entertainment pieces. You can find her books here or contact Kary to find an Indie book store near you.
Kary lives in West Seattle in an old Tudor overlooking Puget Sound with her husband Charles and a backyard bunny.
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Beth Bacon
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Beth Bacon loves to read and write—and laugh! She writes books for children and also enjoys hiking and traveling to new places. Beth earned an MFA in writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
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Mandy T

Perfect for Youngsters!

Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2020

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I’ve ordered a few books to help explain COVID-19 to my 4yr old. This is by far the best one! Easy to read and understand. He loves the pictures of the germs the best.

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Petal

Fun Book and Great Resource

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020

This is such a fun and engaging read for younger readers and their adults; it's also a very accessible way into conversations about Covid-19 and the importance of social distancing, wearing masks etc. Without being scary, it empowers our children to do their part and feel good about themselves. Definitely recommend!

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MaineReader

Wonderful, timely book!

Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020

This is a wonderful, timely book for children about COVID-19! Children need reassurance and succinct information. The words and illustrations are simple, but the meaning is complex. Perfect for all young children. This book is great for parents and teachers, and will be a springboard for more discussion.

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Renee D.

Essential item!

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020

As a teacher & parent, I felt this book is a wonderful way sharing the facts with children, without creating anxiety. I was moved by it & the illustrations are lovely!

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Michelle Fildew

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2021

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Really good DEFINITELY VALUE 4 MONEY, has large writing for people that struggle 2 see small & easy for children 2 understand that have special needs.

Francine

Positive, empathetic, honest

Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2020

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Brilliant story. Discusses what Covid 19 is. Empathizes with children recognizing that staying home wasn’t fun. Explores primary theme of people who help your community stay healthy, clean and thrive. Positive messaging. “There will be a cure”. I use this story as a read aloud in school and have read it to many children. Love it!

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