Masks and Social Distancing
 
Staying Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
 
 
PICTURE BOOKS
 
When I wear my mask 
by Tali Carmi
When I Wear My Mask
by Tali Carmi

Little Abigail misses her Grandma and Grandpa. She hasn’t seen them for a long time because of social distancing, but she is willing to wait as long as it takes to keep them safe. Finally, her mom tells her the happy news: she can visit Grandma and Grandpa at last! But on one condition – she has to cover her face with a mask. Abigail has many masks and when she wears them, she can imagine herself to be anything she wants. (Ages 3 - 7)
A little spot stays home: a story about viruses and safe distancing
by Diane Alber
A Little Spot Stays Home: A Story About Viruses and Safe Distancing
by Diane Alber

A simple guide in the form of a conversation about how germs spread, how viruses can cause pandemics, and why washing hands and observing social distancing is important. (Ages 4 - 7)
A little spot wears a mask
by Diane Alber
A Little Spot Wears a Mask
by Diane Alber

A fun story that helps kids not only feel more comfortable wearing a mask but also shows them how to wear them properly. (Ages 4 - 7)
Share your rainbow : 18 artists draw their hope for the future
by Brian Biggs
Share Your Rainbow : 18 Artists Draw Their Hope for the Future
by Brian Biggs
 
Inspired by kids across the country displaying rainbows in their windows, acclaimed illustrators come together to imagine everything these rainbows represent: caring for one another, and our hopes for the future. In this collection of eighteen scenes, readers will lick an ice cream cone, swim in the ocean, cuddle close with cousins, and celebrate a birthday with a party full of friends and family. Each spread has a hidden rainbow for kids to find! (Ages 3 - 7)
Rona Stole My Fun : The Four Year Old Vs the Virus 
by Chandra A. Clements
Rona Stole My Fun : The Four Year Old Vs the Virus
by Chandra A. Clements

This story, told in verse, explores the impact of Coronavirus, social distancing, and recent global changes on children, and is a glimpse in to how one little girl has processed these changes. Written as a collaborative project between a mother (author) and her four-year-old daughter, Tara (illustrator). Through her beautifully (and humorously!) created artworks, Tara tells the story of a naughty Rona and how this creature attempts to steal her fun. (Ages 3 - 8)
Heroes wear masks : Elmo's super adventure
by Lillian Jane
Heroes Wear Masks : Elmo's Super Adventure
by Lillian Jane

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. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story will help children combat school anxiety and understand new experiences like wearing masks, frequent hand washing, and social distancing. (Ages 3 - 7)
We wear masks 
by Marla Lesage
We Wear Masks
by Marla Lesage

In this picture book, readers are introduced to all sorts of professionals and other people who wear masks in their daily lives and are reminded that wearing a mask to limit the spread of germs is an act of kindness. (Ages 3 -6)
While we can't hug
by Eoin McLaughlin
While We Can't Hug
by Eoin McLaughlin

Hedgehog and Tortoise were the best of friends. So the two friends wave to each other, blow kisses, sing songs, dance around and write letters. And even though they can't hug and they can't touch, they both know that they are loved. A gorgeous, uplifting, inspiring picture book that makes social distancing fun! (Ages 4 - 7)
And the people stayed home
by Kitty O'Meara
And the People Stayed Home
by Kitty O'Meara

A poem of hope and endurance that explores the deeper meaning which can be found in the shared experience of the coronavirus, envisioning an optimistic near-future of profound world healing. (Ages 6 - 12)
Good morning Zoom : a parody
by Lindsay Rechler
Good Morning Zoom : a Parody
by Lindsay Rechler

Good Morning Zoom takes the reader on a lyrical journey through our "new normal." From "Zoom school," to watching doctors and nurses on TV, to building pillow forts and talking to loved ones from a distance, this poignant book reminds us that there are still things to enjoy and be excited about in these unprecedented times. (Ages 3 - 7)
I don't want to wash my hands!
by Tony Ross
I Don't Want to Wash My Hands!
by Tony Ross

When the little princess hears about the germs and nasties living all around her, she understands the importance of washing her hands a lot. (Ages 2 - 5)
Lucy's mask
by Lisa Sirkis Thompson
Lucy's Mask
by Lisa Sirkis Thompson

When Lucy finds out her mom is making her a special mask she’s excited. Lucy loves masks! She dives into her toy box full of costumes and opens a world of imagination and make-believe adventure, far beyond the walls of her room. Of course, she doesn’t realize that the mask her mom is making is not part of a costume but one that will keep her safe and make her a real-life superhero.
(Ages 3 - 8)
There is a rainbow
by Theresa Trinder
There is a Rainbow
by Theresa Trinder

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. (Ages 3 - 6)
Covid Isn't Fair : And I Have So Many Emotions!
by Jennifer Gilpin Yacio
Covid Isn't Fair : And I Have So Many Emotions!
by Jennifer Gilpin Yacio

Everyone wants to go out and see their friends, but they can't. Everything is tough right now, so what is a kid to do? This book honestly explains the emotions kids may be going through and gives suggestions for how to acknowledge and deal with each one. (Ages 3 - 8)
 
 
NON-FICTION
 
How Hand Washing Can Save the World : A Children's Disease Book
by Baby Professor
How Hand Washing Can Save the
World : A Children's Disease Book
by Baby Professor


Did you know that the simple practice of handwashing can save you from diseases? Germs do not like living in clean hands. In this book, we're going to discuss exactly how handwashing can save the world. We're going to touch on sub topics like hygiene, good health and proper nutrition. (Ages 5 - 12)
Covid-19 helpers 
by Beth Bacon
Covid-19 Helpers
by Beth Bacon

A factual, yet hopeful story about the 2020 global COVID-19 pandemic. This book assures children that many people, including kids themselves, are helping to fight this new disease. (Ages 5 - 10)
How Can I Help During Covid-19?
by Emily Dolbear
How Can I Help During Covid-19?
by Emily Dolbear

In just a few short months, COVID-19 has drastically altered the world as we know it. With so much unknown about the disease and the virus that causes it, this is a scary and overwhelming time. This series offers caregivers and kids a timely, age-appropriate look at the pandemic and its effects.
(Ages 6 - 10)
What If I'm Worried About Covid-19?
by Emily Dolbear
What If I'm Worried About Covid-19?
by Emily Dolbear

Addresses the social and emotional needs of kids during the COVID-19 pandemic: their fears, anxieties, and how to manage stress in various ways. (Ages 7 - 10)
Coronavirus : The COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sue Bradford Edwards
Coronavirus : The COVID-19 Pandemic
by Sue Bradford Edwards

This title covers the events surrounding an unprecedented global health crisis, including the origin of the pandemic, how it spread across the world, and how government leaders and health experts worked to respond. (Ages 10 and up)
What Is a Pandemic? 
by Kara L. Laughlin
What Is a Pandemic?
by Kara L. Laughlin

General information about what a pandemic is, examples of various pandemics throughout history, and ways humanity can fight future pandemics. (Ages 7 - 10)
Who Are the Covid-19 Helpers?
by Sara Latta
Who Are the Covid-19 Helpers?
by Sara Latta

Looks at front-line workers in the COVID-19 pandemic, such as doctors, nurses, store workers, and delivery people who are all helping in everyday life. (Ages 6 - 10)
Stay healthy with Sesame Street : understanding coronavirus 
by Mary Lindeen
Stay Healthy with Sesame Street : Understanding Coronavirus
by Mary Lindeen

Familiar characters from Sesame Street and a friendly question-and-answer format help make the subjects of Coronavirus, COVID-19, physical distancing, and quarantine accessible to young children. (Ages 4 - 8)
Flattening the Curve
by Martha London
Flattening the Curve
by Martha London

As the COVID-19 pandemic spread, the phrase "flatten the curve" became widely known. It refers to the things people can do to space the total number of infections out over a longer period of time. This helps prevent the health-care system from being overloaded. Flattening the Curve examines social distancing and the other measures that people took to slow the spread of the disease. (Ages 9 - 12)
What is COVID-19? Level 2 Reader 
by Alexis Roumanis
What is COVID-19? Level 2 Reader 
by Alexis Roumanis

COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of children around the world. In this Level 2 reader, children will learn how COVID-19 spreads, and how to stop the spread of the virus. They will also learn how their actions are helping to keep hospitals from getting too busy. (Ages 5 - 8)
A New Normal : Life After Covid-19 
by Rachael L. Thomas
A New Normal : Life After Covid-19
by Rachael L. Thomas

This book talks about how life is different after COVID19 such as lowered CO2 emissions, elbow bumping instead of handshakes, telemedicine, online shopping, voting by mail, and a global virus research database. (Ages 8 - 12)
Social distancing
by Heather DiLorenzo Williams
Social Distancing
by Heather DiLorenzo Williams

Explore the idea of social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis. Readers will examine the reasons behind social distancing, ways to adapt to it, and how it may continue to impact people in the future. (Ages 10 - 14)
LM

Last updated 4/21.
 
 
 
Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953longwoodlibrary.org