What do we tell our kids when they can't go to school because of the coronavirus pandemic? This story follows a parent and child engaging in an open conversation about how to navigate the sudden change in routine that the global pandemic has caused. It answers questions about what a pandemic is, how to keep safe and clean at home and in the community, and how to adapt to learning at home. Mommy, why can't I go to school? provides an easy and fun way for parents to explain this unexpected disruption to their young children and teach them how to protect themselves and others from the virus. Judy John-Styles' storytelling transforms what can be a scary subject into a calming, encouraging, and educational tale that your little ones will ask to read again and again.