As the world recovers from the effects of COVID-19 and begins to reopen many of us are attempting to adjust to a new normal. The story of My Back to School Bubble aims to use the power of diverse storytelling to reinforce public health messages including the importance of hand and respiratory hygiene while reassuring children that everyone makes mistakes, helping to combat feelings of anxiety that have been reported by parents. The e-book has been created with input from a network of teachers, parents and public health professionals and aims to help children understand the new protective measures that may be in place at their school relate to these feelings and new steps we all take to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

This e-book was created in partnership with e-Bug, a free Public Health England educational resource for classroom and home use, and makes learning about micro-organisms, the spread, prevention, and treatment of infection fun and accessible for all teachers and students. NABU hopes the power of these diverse storybooks will share vital information that could save lives and remember that we are in this together. We are not alone! 

The Virus-Stopping Champion is one of our stories from the collection aiming to help address the confusion and misinformation of COVID-19. Featuring a child superhero who learns how to prevent the spread of the virus, the story touches on the courageous steps every child and their family can take to fight COVID 19. From handwashing, social distancing and the importance of staying home The Virus-Stopping Champion can be enjoyed by children of all ages.

I Love You helps children cope with the emotional impact of not being able to visit their elderly relatives. Touching on the the global nature of the COVID-19 it helps kids understand that this situation is affecting children all over the world no matter their age, skin colour or the language that they speak. As children and families around the world struggle to stop the spread of COVID-19, NABU hopes the power of these diverse storybooks will share vital information that could save lives.

The story of Count Cough-ula helps lighten the anxiety associated with COVID-19 through the wonders of imagination and magical characters. Based in the Nyanza Mountains of Rwanda, Count Cough-ula has been in a deep sleep for over a hundred years, but now the people of Rwanda are hoping he will wake up. An invisible virus is making people very ill, and they need Count Cough-ula’s help to tell them what to do! As children and families around the world struggle to stop the spread of COVID-19,  NABU hopes the power of these diverse storybooks will share vital information that could save lives.

The story of Counting Ways to Stay Safe provides children with vital information on how to practice safe social distancing during COVID-19. As children and families around the world struggle to stop the spread of COVID-19,  NABU hopes the power of these diverse storybooks will share vital information that could save lives.