Official Review: Lucy and the Coronavirus by Isabelle Rowe

[ciecheesemeister]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Lucy and the Coronavirus" by Isabelle Rowe.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Lucy and the Coronavirus is an informative children’s book written and illustrated by Isabelle Rowe. The story follows a little girl named Lucy, who is sad because she can’t go to school and play with her friends. Lucy’s older brother comes and sits beside her and tries to explain why they can’t go to school right now. Lucy’s mother then tells the children about the coronavirus in simple terms and tells Lucy and her brother about the things that they can do to prevent themselves from being infected or spreading the virus to others.

I thought that the book did an excellent job of explaining the coronavirus in a way that emphasizes the fact that it is a serious illness but at the same time comforts rather than scares kids. The author made good use of plot devices such as Lucy’s father being a doctor to explain the things that doctors are doing to keep both themselves and their patients safe at this time.

The story also explained that certain people, such as Lucy’s grandmother, are more vulnerable to the coronavirus because of their age or pre-existing conditions and that for the time being it may be necessary not to have direct contact with these people, but it is important to stay in touch with them through methods such as phone calls or video chats.

The book included a chart at the back that parents can copy and hang up to remind kids of things that they can do to help prevent being infected by the coronavirus. These suggestions include frequent hand washing, using the “elephant trunk” method when sneezing or coughing by sneezing or coughing into the elbow, and keeping toys and workspaces such as countertops clean.

The book has charming illustrations, and the text is easy to read against the colorful background. I thought that Lucy and her bunny doll Pepper were adorable, as was the family cat. I believe that the story was professionally edited as I found no errors in the text.

There was nothing that I disliked about Lucy and the Coronavirus. The book has an excellent balance of storytelling and practical suggestions. Lucy is a likable protagonist, and her family interacts with one another in a supportive and positive fashion.

The book is appropriate for even the youngest children with its calming and empowering approach to a serious topic. I give Lucy and the Coronavirus four out of four stars.

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[Ayora]

This is a timely and much needed book. Thanks for a detailed review.

[duskdawn09]

I feel that this is an engaging and informative book for children.

[Yvonne Monique]

By reading your review, it seems that this book is a great way to explain the actual situation to younger children.

[ankushavhad]

Appreciate the review. The storybook, Lucy and the Coronavirus, is indeed a great medium for the young ones. Well in time, this book favoring help kids with the key info and the gravity of the pandemic, we adults may not explain it in that way!

[Vivian Jabeya]

This book is suitable for children. I love your review!