This is a wonderful way to help children understand what is going on in the world right now, but not really suitable for little ones, I'd say it's best for 6-7 year olds and older. ( )

A nicely illustrated and informative book written for children about the coronavirus. Very balanced presentation, not dumbed down, nor scary. Available for free download from publisher, Nosy Crow. Commendable. ( )

This informational book regarding COVID-19 is great material to help children better understand what happens in your body as you fight off sickness as well as what happens when you catch COVID-19. ( )

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A dry and text-heavy presentation, but a bonus star for getting some good information out quickly. If more adults had read this, maybe we wouldn't be where we are now in infection rates and deaths. ( )

"There’s a new word you might have heard. You might hear people talking about it or you might hear it on the news. This word is the reason that you’re not going to school." And so begins this brand new book for children about today's global hot topic: Coronavirus. Co-written by Elizabeth Jenner, Kate Wilson and Nia Roberts, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the book was created in consultation with Professor Graham Medley, and addresses the science behind Coronavirus/Covid-19. The book explores what a coronavirus is, how it can be caught, what can be done when it is, and what scientists are trying to do, when it comes to finding a cure for this new kind of coronavirus. The book also explores the social side of the issue, discussing what it is like to be at home with one's family all of the time, and what children can do to help. The conclusion - that "one day this strange time will be over," and that we will have gotten through it together - emphasizes our communal response to this crisis, and leaves readers with a feeling of hope. The back matter includes resources providing more information...

Released digitally by the British publisher Nosy Crow, Coronavirus: A Book for Children can be found online for free, at the following link:

https://nosycrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus_INSwith-cover.pdf

It provides a much-needed and very useful reading experience for any child - or the adults in their lives - with questions about the Coronavirus/Covid-19. The text here is simple, easily understood, and completely matter-of-fact, offering the truth (mention is made of the fact that some people who get sick can die) in a gentle, non-sensational way. The accompanying artwork from Axel Scheffler, famed as the illustrator of so many popular children's books, including Julia Donaldson's The Gruffalo, is humorous and engaging. Kudos to Nosy Crow for creating this book! The back matter pertains mostly to British children, but the information in the main part of the book will have relevance for children all over the world. Highly recommended!

Addendum: For parents looking for more online resources and ebooks for children addressing this crisis, the New York City School Library System has put together a list of free titles available worldwide, which can be found here:
https://nycdoe.libguides.com/COVID-19ebooks/free ( )