Christine McLaughlin
Writer | Editor | Author
Growing Friendships During the Coronavirus Pandemic
A Kids’ Guide to Staying Close to Friends While Being Apart
Eileen Kennedy-Moore & Christine McLaughlin
(Beyond Words/Simon & Schuster, for kids ages 6-12)
About the ebook:
The coronavirus pandemic made friendship extra complicated for kids. Many felt lonely, anxious and upset, wondering, “Will I even have any friends when this is over?”
The authors of Growing Friendships: A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends created a practical and funny ebook to help 6-9 year-old children navigate the challenges of social distancing. With relatable cartoons and gentle humor, it explains:
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Fun ways to connect with friends from far away
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What to do when friends don’t respond to messages
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Some low-contact ways to get together with friends as social restrictions ease.
FREE ebook – Download a copy for a child you love. Share it widely!
Also, recommended by Literacy by Lulu as part of Teachers Pay Teachers as a free download for teachers and parents.