Joey The Kangaroo and Her Coping With Covid Plan PDF

Joey the Kangaroo
And her coping with covid plan

A very special coloring book for kids
Written by Lindsey Atkins, LCSW

at the UNC Child and Adolescent Outpatient Program
Illustrated by Janeen Martin and Meg Martin
With special thanks to Patrice Patterson, LCSW

Dear Children,
Lately, there have been a lot of big changes and I know you have seen them too. You might even have some
questions on your mind or big feelings about it all. This is a coloring book to get everyone talking together
about those questions and feelings. And it was created JUST FOR YOU.
In this story, you will meet Pete Parrot, Shelly Cat and Reesy Ram who like to talk, create art, and finish fun
projects: all wonderful ways to feel better when things get hard.
So, here is a chance to do it, too! Get out your crayons, colored pencils, markers or leave the book as it is.
There is no right or wrong way.
And to the frontline and essential working parents and caretakers-- thank you for your hard work, care,
sacrifice, and dedication during this challenging time. You are deeply and truly appreciated.
Now it’s time to meet Joey, along with her friends and family, to learn more about coping with COVID-19.
Your Helping Pal,

Lindsey
2
If you turn left, then right
and pass the hills and trees
You’ll meet a Kangaroo

named Joey, along with her
other three.
In her house she has two

parents and a little brother,
Roo.
Her neighborhood is filled with

all kinds of families ... the best
kind of zoo!
3
Joey loves her little home
and all her friends around.
But things are very different now

that a coronavirus called COVID-19
has closed the whole town down.
coronavirus
4
Now her neighborhood is quiet
because everyone’s inside.
The school and most

stores are closed, even
the museums and parks
with slides!
5
She can’t spend time with her grandparents
unless it’s over video or on the phone.
And there’s SO much hand washing,

counting to twenty makes her moan.
She even has to do schoolwork when

she’d rather jump and play.
It’s hard to keep distance from

her friends. She doesn’t want to stay
away!
6
the other thing she’s noticed
that no one talks about,
is the way the grown-ups seem so
very stressed out.
Worried looks across their faces,

they seem more tired, too.
They’re so busy on their computers

and phones, it really makes Joey blue.
And when things don’t seem to go as

planned, the grown-ups get mad fast.
Joey doesn’t like these changes.
She hopes this will not last!
7 7
But one of the hardest parts about it all
has to do with Mommy Kangaroo.
Because Joey’s mommy is a helper and can’t work

from home like other parents do.
Joey’s tummy starts to hurt when her

mommy leaves and says goodbye.
She can’t help but be worried

her mom will get sick. The thought makes
her want to cry.
Down the street, Joey’s friend Lionel is

also feeling worried about his dad.
But Lionel shows it in a different way:

he screams and kicks and gets mad!
8
No friends to play, grandparents and teachers away,
Joey starts to have big feelings inside:
Worried, lonely, sad, bored, and

mad. No way she can just put these
feelings aside!
Tucked deep inside her mommy’s

pouch is where she feels safe
and warm.
But when mommy’s at work, Joey has

to find new ways to weather this Big
Feelings storm ...
9
She thinks of all her neighbors
and the coping lessons they’ve
taught her,
Like how Pete Parrot feels better after

talking or singing with his guitar.
But when talking won’t do or just

feels too hard, Joey remembers
The Bear Family,
who quietly cuddle or just stay close by -

being with each other is key.
10
shelly the cat finds peace
by being alone to create and draw or
write or read.
While Lita Cheetah likes to move her body

and run at top speed!
Eli Elephant imagines safe places or

comes up with calming words to think.
And their big trunk

comes in handy
to take deep
breaths and
meditate.
11 11
And Reesy ram feels calmer
When working on a fun project
or task.
And Joey’s dad reminds her that

strong feelings are OK but won’t last.
Joey tries these ideas and begins to

feel a lot better.
Soon Mommy Kangaroo will be

home and Joey has an important
question to ask her.
12
“Mommy, i miss you and the way it used to be!
Is this going to last forever?”
“I miss you, too. And no, it won’t

last. It will feel long, but we will
get through it together.”
“But WHEN will I be able to go to

school to see and hug my
friends?”
“I know you miss them, my dear

Joey. The Head Scientists will tell
us when we’re close to the end.”
13
BUT UNTIL THEN, know there are helpers
who do their part from far and near.
Scientists work on medicine,

teachers help students from home,
and counselors listen to kids
about their fears.
Town leaders make rules to keep

us safe and healthy, like wearing
masks or staying inside.
Doctors and nurses care for sick

people and grocery workers make
sure we have food and supplies.
14
HELPER MOMMIES AND DADDIes know ways to stay safe
when we are at work each day.
That’s why the first thing I do is shower

and change my clothes, even before
we can hug and play.
I love my job and feel proud of what

I do, but some days can be busy
and hard.
So I practice something called

self-care to keep my inside
battery charged.
15 15
TIMES WILL CHANGE. THEY ALWAYS DO.
So try your best to remember this
will pass.
I have a few ideas for you if you are

wondering what to do while this lasts.
Sing “Happy Birthday” two times while

you wash your hands with warm
water and bubbly soap.
And on days when your feelings seem

too big, together we can think about
what will help you cope.
16
Just be you!
and have fun, imagine, and
create -- no matter the
time or weather.
There is NOTHING we can’t

do and get through,
because we are in this

TOGETHER.
17
THE END
A special thank you to all our essential and frontline workers
and the young people they’re raising to create a better world.

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Joey the Kangaroo

And her coping with covid plan

Written by Lindsey Atkins, LCSW

With special thanks to Patrice Patterson, LCSW

Your Helping Pal,

You’ll meet a Kangaroo

In her house she has two

Her neighborhood is filled with

But things are very different now

The school and most

And there’s SO much hand washing,

She even has to do schoolwork when

It’s hard to keep distance from

Worried looks across their faces,

They’re so busy on their computers

And when things don’t seem to go as

Joey doesn’t like these changes.

She hopes this will not last!

Because Joey’s mommy is a helper and can’t work

Joey’s tummy starts to hurt when her

She can’t help but be worried

Down the street, Joey’s friend Lionel is

But Lionel shows it in a different way:

Worried, lonely, sad, bored, and

Tucked deep inside her mommy’s

But when mommy’s at work, Joey has

Like how Pete Parrot feels better after

But when talking won’t do or just

who quietly cuddle or just stay close by -

While Lita Cheetah likes to move her body

Eli Elephant imagines safe places or

And their big trunk

And Joey’s dad reminds her that

Joey tries these ideas and begins to

Soon Mommy Kangaroo will be

“I miss you, too. And no, it won’t

“But WHEN will I be able to go to

“I know you miss them, my dear

Scientists work on medicine,

Town leaders make rules to keep

Doctors and nurses care for sick

That’s why the first thing I do is shower

I love my job and feel proud of what

So I practice something called

I have a few ideas for you if you are

Sing “Happy Birthday” two times while

And on days when your feelings seem

There is NOTHING we can’t

because we are in this

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