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Now Wash Your Hands

Now Wash Your Hands!A playful and humorous picture book which encourages young children to wash their hands. It simply explains what germs are and how they can give you a 'nasty bug'.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: co-operation, coronavirus, germs, hand washing, hygiene

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Coronavirus: A Book for Children about Covid-19

Coronavirus: A book for Children about Covid-19A comprehensive, child-friendly free e-book that is a great way to answer a child's questions or address their concerns on any aspect of the Coronavirus crisis.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Serious Illness
Tags: anxiety, change, coronavirus, germs, grandparent, hand washing, illness, injections, medicine, social distancing

Stuck Inside

Stuck InsideAcknowledges the challenges that children may face during the Coronavirus pandemic (missing hugs and activities, freedom to mix and play, etc.)

Categories: Infectious Diseases
Tags: change, co-operation, coronavirus, friends, germs, hand washing, hygiene, illness, social distancing

I Don’t Want to Wash My Hands!

A good choice of picture book to share with a child who is reluctant to wash their hands.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Listening & Co-operating, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: co-operation, eating, germs, hand washing, hygiene, illness

A Kid’s Guide to Coronavirus

A Kid's Guide to CoronavirusA free e-book packed full of information for children about Coronavirus, with additional notes to help parents.

Categories: Infectious Diseases, Serious Illness
Tags: co-operation, coronavirus, families, germs, grandparent, hand washing, illness, social distancing, working parents

My Hero Is You

My Hero Is YouThis free e-book contains lots of information for children to help them cope with anxieties surrounding Coronavirus.

Categories: Infectious Diseases
Tags: absence, anxiety, behaviour, brother, change, co-operation, coronavirus, fears, feelings, germs, hand washing, hygiene, illness, loneliness, loss, social distancing

Dirty Bertie

Dirty BertieChildren will find Bertie's dirty habits amusing. A good starting point for a conversation about hygiene.

Categories: Manners & Politeness, Washing & Good Hygiene
Tags: germs, hand washing, hygiene, rudeness

What is a Parachute Book?

A challenging experience can make a young child feel as if they are in emotional free fall. As a parent, you can’t stop them falling, but you can offer them a softer landing:
a Parachute Book.

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