Why Won't Grandma Hug Me Anymore?

Inspiration

Seeing how sad my parents have been socially distancing from my baby niece and seeing how confused my niece is because of social distancing inspired this book.

What it does

I tried to explain social distancing in a child accessible way and also address the struggle of socially distancing from beloved adults in a child's life.

How I built it

I came up with the silly phrase that repeats throughout the book and built the book around this idea.

Challenges I ran into

It was really hard explaining how the Coronavirus spreads to young children in an accessible and non-threatening way. I don't want children to live in fear, but to have a stronger sense of imagery of how germs spread. Also I am drawing challenged, so the book is a creative workbook for children and families to complete together.

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

I hope I explained to children the easy way germs can spread from one person to another. it has a fun, rhythmic tone to it that I think children will enjoy reading out loud.

What I learned

This was one of the hardest children's books I have ever written. The Coronavirus is complicated and scary for children and adults. It was really hard to take something that frightens me and make it less threatening to small people.

What's next for Why Won't Grandma Hug Me Anymore?

I hope this book is helpful for young children in better understanding social distancing with grandparents. When people can be reunited again, it is hopeful people will be more present and appreciative of the time spent with loved ones.

Built With

• microsoft
• word