Andrea Burnett

Every once in a blue moon, a book, poem, or movie catches and transcends a universal shared experience. This gorgeous, illustrated, heartfelt children’s book has already emerged as our collective tale of what we’ve shared and learned and even been inspired by during the fearsome coronavirus’ pandemic. This haunting poem, written by Kitty O’Meara, an unknown chaplain and spiritual director who is already being called “The Poet Laureate of the Pandemic” (by Oprah Magazine), first caught my eye on social media (over 1 million people shared it and still do!). The illustrations are beautiful ---soft and warm and will appeal to a diverse audience. With so many of us at home, this book opens the door to deep, meaningful conversations about what's happening right now (with shelter in place and the virus) with our kids. Highly recommend it!