When Virona the Corona Came to Town

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 an...