Cover of the picture book of A Special Spring Festival. [Photo provided to China Daily]

A Special Spring Festival

Author: Gao Jing

Publisher: Qingdao Publishing Group

This book pictures a special Spring Festival during the outbreak of COVID-19. It tells the story of an ordinary family in China, centered around the little boy's confusion about why he is not allowed to play outside his home.

Integrating scientific knowledge with comforting words, the book illustrates some basic knowledge on COVID-19 as the story develops, including what the coronavirus is, how it spreads, and how we can protect ourselves against it.

The pictures in light watercolor convey love between family members, friends and everyone, and the story demonstrates how Chinese people are fighting together against the coronavirus in a soft yet powerful tone.

Through reading, both children and grown-ups may better cherish the simplest pleasures in life, be grateful and try to do all they can do to help.