Tay and Friends During the Pandemic

by Phelicia Lang

Overview

Multicultural Children's Author of the Tay and Mari series, Phelicia Lang has pioneered new territory in writing a non-fiction book for beginning and early readers. Weaving the realistic accounts of children in the United States in March 2020, she explains the events of the day in a child-friendly format and gifts the readers with ideas to do while quarantining.

Tay a smart, well-loved friend is now in second grade. He and his friends aren't sure what all the buzz is about, but they have been sent home from school for a couple of weeks to be safe. Is there a danger in the air? What is a virus, and why are a lot of people very sick? Why are so many people wearing masks and gloves? It's been longer than two weeks, will Tay ever see his teacher and his school friends soon? All these questions and more are answered in Tay and Friends During the Pandemic. Children will love this book seven in the Tay series and want to read more.

Written for beginning and early readers just beginning to navigate non-fiction text features.

Diverse series books for early readers

Easy to read dyslexic font

Reading strategies for parent and child to support decoding and comprehension success

Highly engaging text for early readers

Vivid illustrations and tables

A non-fiction early reader that gently explains the COVID-19 pandemic in a child-friendly format

The appropriate page length for young children

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781733806497
Publisher:	Me on the Page
Publication date:	04/01/2021
Series:	Tay Early Readers , #7
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	6.69(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.12(d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

Table of Contents

• Supplemental Reading tips and strategies including Non-Fiction text features
• What is a Virus?
• What is a Pandemic?
• Shelter in Place
• Wash Your Hands
• Keeping a Safe Distance
• Wearing a Mask
• Glossary
• Bonus Creativity tips to do at home

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Marcellus Edwards IV (physician)

"Tay and Friends During the Pandemic" is another fantastic read for children from author Phelicia Lang. This particular book is right on time, touching on topics related to the COVID 19 virus and pandemic. The author does a great job of explaining complex terms like "pandemic", "virus", and "quarantine" in a way that children can understand.

Dr. Lawrence Rasheed (Educator)

"This book is a fresh and relevant look at what we've experienced during the pandemic. It leaves the reader light and with a sense of hope."

Tiffanie Willis Archie (Parent)

"The recurring character and characters in the art illustrations are incredible in the collection of the Tay book series. Also, what an honor for this release during Black History Celebration! You have done it again, Ms. Phelicia."

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