When the World Panics

A timely tale wherein Lilly overcomes her worry and finds strategies to help her cope with the global pandemic COVID-19. Worry is all that fills Lillys thoughts even when she is having fun adventures with her brother Lyndon. With encouragement and support from her parents and a special distanced video call with her grandma Lilly learns: I am safe I am loved I am healthy. This book deals with the emotional toll COVID-19 is having on children. It is by no means a medical book or a book to teach health guidelines and protocols. However it is an excellent resource for helping children navigate their feelings and the mental health aspects of a global pandemic. A delightful read-aloud with striking full-page colour illustrations When the World Panics is suitable for kindergarten through grade 5. It aligns with the BC curriculum as well as First Peoples Principles of Learning.