Livi-Jai and the Not So Ordinary Routine

Livi-Jai and The Not So Ordinary Routine is the story of a little girl trying to adjust to a new weekly routine since the start of the pandemic of 2020. Before the pandemic, Livi-Jai was always on the go enjoying spending time with her family and friends. One day, Livi-Jai realizes that everything is different. She cannot go to her favorite places or visit her family members. This is a heartfelt story that teaches children to always look for reasons to be thankful no matter the situation. Children and adults experienced their lives turned upside down when the Coronavirus surfaced. This is a great book to help adults facilitate conversations on how to cope with the effects of COVID-19 and how to deal with a new normal during a pandemic.

Livi-Jai and The Not So Ordinary Routine is a great book to gift to kids ages 5-12 in kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a great book for parents and teachers searching for stories that discuss the sudden changes children experience during a pandemic. Communicating to kids during critical times is essential. Reading this book together is a great opportunity to continue the conversation about social distancing, viruses, the importance of hand-washing, germs, and the pandemic.