When Virona the Corona Came to Town (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780578757957)

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