Heroes Wear Masks

By Sesame Workshop

Part of the Sesame Street Scribbles series

A young hero learns to navigate school with new pandemic routines and a mask as his shield.

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40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Join a young hero on his school adventure as he learns to navigate a world changed by the pandemic. With his trusty mask and guidance from his mom, he faces new challenges like social distancing, frequent handwashing, and missing friends. This journey helps children understand and adapt to new routines, easing their school anxiety. Will he become the superhero he dreams of being? Discover how small acts can make a big difference in keeping everyone safe and healthy. Perfect for young readers adjusting to the new normal, this story offers reassurance and practical tips for staying safe.

From the publisher

“In Heroes Wear Masks: Elmo’s Super Adventure, [Elmo] holds young readers’ hands as he navigates the changing world amid the COVID-19 pandemic that sees some big changes to his usual school-day routine.” – PeopleSuperheroes wear masks to protect against viruses! Come along in this Elmo picture book as he gets ready to go off to school and be a mask hero, a great back to school gift!Today is going to be a SUPER day! Elmo is heading to school, and he wants to be a school superhero! Young children will join Elmo as he gets ready like a hero and learns about wearing masks and washing hands. With the help of Elmo and his mommy, this all new story from world-renowned education brand Sesame Workshop will help children calm school anxiety and understand new and different routines they may experience during the pandemic, such asWearing a kids face maskAnxiety about leaving homeWashing hands frequentlySocial distancingNot being able to give hugs or high-fives to friendsStaggered schedulesWhy some friends may not be at schoolTemperature checksNew classroom seating arrangementsHeroes Wear Masks is a sweet and educational mask book for kids ages 3-7 that reminds readers it’s super to help everyone stay healthy and safe! It’s the perfect pandemic book with tools to discuss important topics as kids go back to school, preschool, daycare, or out in any public setting where they’d need a face mask to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.Plus, this Sesame Street book includes bonus tips for grown-ups in the back with language parents, caregivers, and educators can use with young children to talk about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond!

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