Synopsis
Patty loves playing with her pals. But now, the bad bug is trying to make them sick! How will Patty fight back to save her friends and herself from the bad bug? Join Patty as she learns all about the bad bug's tricks, and makes some tricks of her own that you and the rest of her friends can use to defeat the bad bug! Written by medical student, Nicole Crimi, and peer reviewed by public health specialist Dr. Joanne Kearon, and Dr. Peter Adamson, Patty and the Pandemic aims to educate and empower children 3-8 years old about COVID-19 in a fun and relatable way. Full of fun, rhyming verses and original watercolour paintings, children can giggle as they learn all about what COVID-19 is, how it is spread, what to expect if they are sick and the key tricks to staying safe. 100% of profits from book sales are being donated to Face the Future Foundation - so with the purchase of this book, you are supporting the health of children in your community, as well as those around the world.
Did you know...
1. All illustrations were hand-drawn, painted, and then digitally edited by Nicole Crimi
The first 5000 books sold were also hand packaged and delivered by me and my amazing team of family members, including a hand-signed note from myself.
2. Patty has over 6000 pals world wide!
>6000 books have been sold to date, many to schools, community organizations or families. I have also provided private book readings to many schools both in person and over zoom.
3. 100% of profits from Patty and the Pandemic were donated to Face the Future Foundation!
That is over $28,000 now being used to provide life saving and life changing surgeries for other children around the world.
THANK YOU Patty's Pals for your generous donations and support
Click below to learn more about Face the Future Foundation, or to donate.
4. Patty and the Pandemic was a team initiative
The book was edited and reviewed by Dr. Joanne Kearon, a resident physician in Public Health, Dr. Monica Brundage, and the founder of Face the Future Foundation, Dr. Peter Adamson.
Patty and the Pandemic was in part, inspired by my nephew who was born during the pandemic, and heavily supported by my family.If not for the support of my family, we could have never delivered all of the books!
5. Patty and the Pandemic was publicly supported and promoted by the Ontario Government
Premier Doug Ford and Minister of Education, Stephen Lecce met with me to help promote Patty and the Pandemic being shared in classrooms across the province
5. Patty and the Pandemic was not my first book - and will not be my last!
I grew up writing fictional stories for fun, and was even awarded first prize at a local competition as a child!
Connecting with others through short tales and rhymes is a passion of mine.
Stay tuned for more books coming soon!