If you ever wonder how to explain to kids what COVID-19 is, here is a great children’s book for you and your kids.

Doctor Li and the Crown-wearing Virus explains what the virus is, its harm, and how to avoid its harm. It also introduces the heroes behind the story of COVID-19--Doctor Li Wenliang and Doctor Ai Fen from Wuhan, China. When they first realized the danger of coronavirus, they tried to warn people of its danger.

Unfortunately, Doctor Li died from this coronavirus in 2019. People all around the world were so sad to hear about his death. Until today, people in China still leave messages on Doctor Li’s Weibo (similar to Twitter) page. They share their stories during the pandemic. They say good morning, good evening, and good night. They tell him how things are going with the virus around the world. People try their best to keep the memory of Doctor Li alive.

May, the girl from this story, lives in the United States. She learns about the story of the heroic doctors in China while watching the situation at home getting worse. Everyone is trying their best to stay safe, connected, and positive.

The author Francesca Cavallo and the artist Claudia Flandoli make this beautiful book together. It soon becomes one of the most downloaded children’s books online around the world. Hope you and your children enjoy this story together.

Stay safe, stay strong!