Book helps children understand Covid-19 and their own emotions in a changing world
A fantasy creature, Ario, shows how children can protect themselves and their nearest and dearest from coronavirus in 'My Hero is You, How kids can fight Covid-19!' Download the book here.
Preteens are struggling to understand all the ins and outs of lockdown. The enemy causing this lockdown is, after all, invisible until it strikes someone in your family or friend circle.
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All the younger children know is that it is to be avoided at all costs. That still doesn’t make it easier to stay away from all that is normal.
More than 50 organisations working in the humanitarian sector have produced a story book to help children understand and come to terms with Covid-19.
These organisations include the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and Save the Children.
A fantasy creature, Ario, shows how children can protect themselves and their nearest and dearest from coronavirus in My Hero is You, How kids can fight Covid-19! which is aimed at children aged between six and 11.
It shows children how to manage their emotions in these changing times.
“This wonderful book helps children understand and navigate this new landscape and learn how they can take small actions to become the heroes in their own stories,” said Henrietta Fore, executive director of Unicef.
The book came about after more than 1 700 children, parents, caregivers and teachers from around the world shared how they were coping with the Covid-19 pandemic.
The book has been widely translated and has been released online and also as an audio book.
“Previous humanitarian emergencies have shown us how vital it is to address the fears and anxiety of young people when life as they know it gets turned upside down,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of WHO.
Download the book here.
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