Children’s books can play a powerful role in helping kids navigate life’s challenges. This is certainly true for the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to new books specifically about the coronavirus, there are also a number of pre-2020 books about illness, uncertainty, loss and mindfulness that are particularly relevant today.
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Below, we’ve rounded up 17 books that help kids understand various aspects of life during COVID-19. Keep scrolling for a selection of books published before and during the pandemic on topics ranging from hand-washing and germs to anxiety and grief to long-distance friendship.
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"I Don't Want To Wash My Hands!"
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"The Polio Pioneer"
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"The Rabbit Listened"
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"Thank You, Helpers"
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"If You Can't Bear Hug, Air Hug"
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"Germs Are Not For Sharing"
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"When The World Stays Inside"
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"Finding François"
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"The Invisible String"
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"Lily & Timmy’s Super, Awesome, Incredible, COVID-19 B-Day!"
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"Listening To My Body"
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"Kelly Goes Back To School"
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"It's Not All Rainbows"
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"Monster Dance"
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"A Little Spot Stays Home"
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"Share Your Rainbow"
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