A Birthday in Quarantine ... What does it really mean? Come along for the journey as AJ navigates celebrating during a global pandemic.

"A beautiful heartwarming story that is engaging, fun and relatable to young children." - a satisfied customer  

AJ is excited to have an epic birthday party alongside family and friends. However, AJ’s plans drastically change when he realizes that his birthday is during a global pandemic. A pandemic can stop a lot of things, but it can’t stop AJ from growing another year older! How will AJ make this a birthday to remember?

In this book, children will learn how to embrace change in unexpected situations. Through the use of rhyming and vibrant illustrations, readers will be immersed in AJ’s journey navigating his birthday through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As millions of children have experienced their birthday in quarantine, this book is relatable, encouraging and a great example of using a positive mindset to overcome difficulties. In addition, this story teaches children how COVID-19 spreads and how to protect themselves and others from contracting the virus.

Parents, educators and health related professionals can use this book to teach social emotional skills such as:

•   Resiliency

•   Positive Thinking

•   Flexibility

•   Creativity

•   Gratitude

This book includes free access to supplemental educational resources at www.colourfulbooks.com. These resources include a book quiz, word search, math activities, parent support blog and much more!