COVID-19 RESOURCES

Books to explain the virus
Written for children to help inform them about the COVID-19 pandemic, the following books should be read by a parent, caregiver or teacher alongside a child or a small group of children. Several books include websites to find more information.

The Story of Oyster and Butterfly: The Coronavirus and Me 
by Ana M. Gomez
This picture book for young children can help them cope with their feelings about the virus.
English version
Spanish version

Piggy and Bunny and the Stay-at-Home Plan 
by Holly Sedgwick Belgum, MD
Two best friends find a way to play together when they have to stay home. 
(Pre-K to 2nd grade)
English version

My Hero is You: How Kids Can Fight COVID-19 
by the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Reference Group on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency Settings (World Health Organization)
Sara and other children from around the world describe what they can do to keep themselves and others stay safe. Everyone can be a hero by following simple rules, such as social distancing and washing their hands. (All ages)
English version
Spanish version

Doctor Li and the Crown-
Wearing Virus 
by Francesca Cavallo
This book is about the doctor in China who first realized that people were becoming sick. 
(For ages 7 and up)
English version
Other languages

I Have a Question about Coronavirus 
by Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky
This is especially helpful to explain the coronavirus to children with special needs. Two versions of the same story, one simple and one with more detail, are presented in a Q & A format. Resources for parents and caregivers are included. 
(All ages)
English version

A Comic Book to explain safety measures to kids 
by NPR education reporter Cory Turner (also available in Chinese and Spanish)
(For ages 8 and up)
English version