Picture Books About the COVID-19 Crisis

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A beautiful book that describes the impact of COVID-19 on communities and why some essential workers could not quarantine.

2) There is a rainbow

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Trinder, Theresa

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In a time of pandemic, two children try to navigate social distancing, distance learning, and the other challenges of 2020, with the help of family, friends, and the rainbow that unites them.

3) Sharing a smile

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Kramar, Nicki

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Sophie is feeling a bit worried about the world and going outside lately means wearing a mask, but she realizes she is not the only one who feels a little scared and decides to spread a small act of kindness in her neighborhood.

4) Keeping the city going

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Floca, Brian

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"An ode to the essential workers keeping the country operating during the COVID-19 pandemic"-- Provided by publisher. Includes author's note.

5) And the people stayed home

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O'Meara, Kitty

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"And the people stayed home is a beautifully produced picture book of Kitty O'Meara's popular, globally viral prose poem about the coronavirus pandemic, which has a hopeful and timeless message. Kitty O'Meara, author of And the People Stayed Home, has been called the poet laureate of the pandemic by O, The Oprah Magazine. This illustrated and beautifully produced children's book (ages 4-8) will also appeal to readers of all ages. O'Meara's prose poem,...

6) When Mom's away

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Ahmad, Layla

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"A children's fiction picture book about the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a little girl whose mom is a busy doctor. When her mom has to be in quarantine -- sleeping on a cot in their garage to keep the family safe from the virus -- the little girl does her best to be brave. She and her dad make dinner together, and she helps bring groceries to her grandparents...making sure to wave so they know it's her! In the evening they join their neighbors, banging...

7) Heroes wear masks: Elmo's super adventure

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Jane, Lillian

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Sesame Street Scribbles

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"Today is a very exciting day--it's Elmo is heading off to school, and he wants to be a School Superhero! Join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and hand washing. It's going to be a SUPER day! With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children combat school anxiety and understand new experiences like wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and...

8) Veo, veo, I see you

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Delacre, Lulu

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"While out running errands with their mami during the Covid-19 pandemic, Marisol and Pepito play a game of Veo, Veo (I Spy) that helps them see how the workers in their neighborhood are, and will always be, essential"-- Provided by publisher.

9) Love was inside

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Joyner, Andrew (Illustrator)

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A little girl grows stronger as she finds ways to stay connected to the people she loves during the pandemic.