Sheltering-in-place can be heartbreaking for family members who routinely see one another. It's especially challenging when a child is too young to understand the sudden cutoff. Critically acclaimed Chicago-based writer and grandmother, Fern Schumer Chapman, wanted to create a picture book that explains to young children why they can't see some of their beloved family members during the pandemic's upcoming holiday season. The book will spark important discussions between parents and children about sadness, hope, and love.
This colorful, delightfully illustrated book captures the sadness of people who love each other but can't be together. "When a child is too young to understand a sudden, prolonged cut-off from a beloved relative or friend, everyone hurts. Writing Happy Harper Thursdays helped me to feel close to Harper during a time when I couldn't be with her,” said Schumer Chapman. In addition, children often think they are responsible for events that have nothing to do with them. With that in mind, Schumer Chapman wrote Happy Harper Thursdays to help youngsters manage their reactions and emotions during this difficult separation.
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About:
Chicago-based writer Fern Schumer Chapman has written several award-winning books. Her memoir, Motherland, is a popular choice for book clubs. Her latest picture book, Happy Harper Thursdays: A Grandmother's Love for Her Granddaughter during the Coronavirus, explains family separation to children. Her other works, Is It Night or Day?, Like Finding My Twin, Stumbling on History, and Three Stars in the Night Sky are used in middle and high school classrooms.
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