Joe and Chip in Quarantine

by Toi Thomas

Daddy, what’s a quarantine?

Mommy, why can’t I play with my friends?

Life in the time of a quarantine can be hard and sometimes kids have trouble understanding what to do and why. That’s why I’ve written this book. I want to help kids and adults cope with the “new normal” that is a quarantine.

Meant for educational purposes, but still an enjoyable, light, and colorful read, Joe and Chip in Quarantine leaves you with an overall impression that this is what we have to do, for now, so let’s make the most of it.

This book contains a glossary.

35 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2020

About the author

A self-proclaimed techie and foodie, Toi Thomas was born in Texas, but considers Virginia to be home. Growing up, Toi had a strong interest in reading fiction and loved to watch movies. Working with computers and cooking lavish meals have become reoccurring pastimes for the Education Program Associate of the Muse Writers Center, but now Toi wants to entertain the world with her writing.
Toi Thomas writes clean adult nonfiction and fiction in various genres and pens romantic comedy as Glorie Townson. She also writes and illustrates children's book.
Toi Thomas creates for, and connects with, her fans at Substack & Patreon

Reviews

[Chrys Fey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This picture book is informative enough about what is happening in the world due to COVID-19 without being scary for kids. The author, Toi Thomas, explains the situation and the importance of social-distancing in a way that children will be able to understand. There was a moment while I was reading it where I was hit with sadness just because of how different things are. With cute illustrations, this story informs children about what to do to stay healthy and how to protect at-risk individuals. Highly recommended.

[Toi Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote this book because I thought it could help kids and their parents during the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020.