Purple Book Band, Oxford Level 8 Buildings

Name: Purple Book Band, Oxford Level 8 Buildings
ISBN: 9780198301714

For children seeking to understand the impactful events of 2020, this book offers a clear, age-appropriate look at the UK, including the COVID-19 pandemic.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child starts asking questions about the COVID-19 pandemic or 'the time we stayed home,' seeking a way to frame this major life event. This non-fiction book provides a factual, age-appropriate overview of the United Kingdom in 2020, with a focus on the pandemic. It touches on potentially worrying themes but ultimately emphasizes resilience, community kindness, and collaboration. For children 7-9, it offers a calm, structured way to understand their own memories, providing vocabulary and context for a confusing time and opening the door for healthy family conversations.

History Curiosity & Wonder Natural Disaster Resilience & Perseverance Empathy & Kindness Growing Up

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Mentions illness and death in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic in a factual, not graphic, way.

Scary ScenesMild

The concept of a global pandemic and lockdown may be anxiety-inducing for some sensitive children.

Sensitive Topics

The book addresses the pandemic, a topic involving widespread illness and death. The approach is factual, secular, and direct. Given the age range, discussions of death are likely to be generalized and statistical rather than focused on personal narratives of loss. The resolution is hopeful, focusing on societal resilience, scientific progress, and community spirit.