PEIL WINTER2020

THE BOOK REPORT

When the World Stays Inside Shares a Positive Message

By E. Christie Photos Story Thorburn

On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, forcing families around the globe to retreat indoors with no idea when, or if, the world would ever return to “normal.” It was an uncomfortable reality for everyone. But for Mikey Wasnidge, self-isolation presented him with an opportunity to pause and reflect. His thoughts quickly pivoted from the anxiety quarantine induced within him as an adult, to the challenges being stuck indoors would present for families, and, particularly, young children. He wanted to do something to help people view the situation through a positive lens.

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