Families will find this book helpful in explaining why we all need to wear masks sometimes — from cowboys, to doctors, baseball catchers, astronauts, chemists…and even superheroes and witches! Inspired by her own young children, the author hopes that this lighthearted story helps reduce some of our children’s stress about wearing masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s make masks less scary and more relatable for our young children!
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MARVELOUS MASKS
Nicole Billick – Author and Illustrator
Marvelous Masks is a timeless, fun and beautifully hand-drawn story that explains how masks have been part of our world for a LONG time — not just because of the coronavirus pandemic. In this charming story, a group of animal friends look at all different kinds of masks and show us just how cool and fun (and important!) wearing masks can be. And all in rhyme!
“Marvelous masks are all around, and they serve different purposes”
Chemist
Cowboy Doctor
Halloween Mouse
Baseball Catcher Scuba Diver
Inspired by her own young children, the author hopes that this lighthearted story helps take some of your child’s stress out of needing to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Let’s make masks less scary and more relatable for young children!
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Listen to Nicole Billick read her book……
https://www.nicolebillick.com/story-time
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Nicole discusses the story behind her new book, Marvelous Masks…………
“I personally have struggled this year to find a way to explain to my children what’s going on in the world and why we needed to wear masks (without terrifying them!). After a rough trip to the doctor’s office this summer, trying to get a mask on my toddler while he was trying to take mine off (…everything ended up falling on the floor–hats, sunglasses, my bag, its contents…), I came home feeling pretty defeated. As I thought about it more, we’re in a new normal that’s not feeling very normal. Then it hit me — astronauts wear a type of mask and wouldn’t think twice about it in space. So do cowboys, scuba divers, baseball catchers, chemists, firemen, doctors, blacksmiths….superheroes, when we play pin the tail!….the list goes on and on! I don’t know if wearing masks will every feel as *normal* as this, but I thought instead of focusing on germs and a horrible virus, we sure can make masks more relatable for our young children.
After searching for materials, with no luck, I decided to write a book for my toddler: Marvelous Masks. We recently had a successful doctor’s (flu shot) visit wearing our matching bear masks! I wanted to share my story and book with the world in hopes that it helps other families. If it makes one other kiddo smile or one other parent’s job a bit easier, then I will be so happy!”
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