I received a preview copy of this book from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Covid-19 Helpers by Beth Bacon, illustrated by Kary Lee
This book is a great tool for parents and caregivers to use with children to help start a conversation about what is happening in the world in regards to the current pandemic. It highlights the changes that had the most impact on young lives during Spring 2020 such as schools, parks, movie theaters, and sporting events closing. Kids weren't able to go to birthday parties and could only stay home where it felt like they were doing nothing. This book explains that kids weren't doing nothing, and that they were actually doing something extremely important. All of these changes were being done to help fight a new disease. Author Beth Bacon does a wonderful job of explaining details of Covid-19 and the importance of our actions in preventing the spread in a way that is on their level. The facts are accurate, but not complicated for young readers to understand. She talks about things that are continuing to happen in the world such as wearing masks and social distancing while Kary Lee does a beautiful job of illustrating what the world looks like now through colorful and simple designs that are appealing to children. A strong message in this book is that everyone in the community is working together as a team and highlights the essential workers such as grocers, farmers, truck drivers, and sanitation workers that were so important during the initial days of quarantine. Kids are encouraged to continue doing their very important job of wearing masks, social distancing, and adapting to the changes. Together we are a team, each doing our part. This book would be appropriate for children in preschool through 2nd grade and for families to share together.
This book won 1st place in a competition that was issued by Dr. Jeffrey Koplan, director of the Emory Global Health Institute and vice president for global health at Emory University and his colleagues. Dr. Koplan was inspired by questions that he was being asked by his grandchildren and believed that a children's book could help provide answers. Over 250 entries were submitted by authors and illustrators.
This book is scheduled to be released on October 27, 2020 and is juvenile nonfiction.
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