The Reading Agency have created a new book collection to help children stay safe, calm, connected and hopeful during the Covid19 Pandemic.
Many of the books can be downloaded for FREE today.
The need for this book collection:
55% of children said that they had felt stressed when schools closed.
Children’s mental health has been further impacted as the crisis continued:
Children reported stressors including missing friends, loss of routine and exposure to troubling news stories and adult conversations.
60% were worried that a relative might fall sick
1 in 4 children living under lockdown, social restrictions and school closures are dealing with feelings of anxiety
The slides below contain links to FREE downloadable captivating books and a couple of engaging video storytimes.
For more information go to www.readingagency.org.uk
Information courtesy of The Reading Agency in conjuction with Libraries Connected and ASCEL