A timely tale wherein Lilly overcomes her worry and finds strategies to help her cope with the global pandemic, COVID-19. Worry is all that fills Lilly's thoughts, even when she is having fun adventures with her brother, Lyndon. With encouragement and support from her parents, and a special distanced video call with her grandma, Lilly learns: I am safe, I am loved, I am healthy.

This book deals with the emotional toll COVID-19 is having on children. It is by no means a medical book or a book to teach health guidelines and protocols. However, it is an excellent resource for helping children navigate their feelings and the mental health aspects of a global pandemic.

A delightful read-aloud with striking full-page colour illustrations, When the World Panics, is suitable for kindergarten through grade 5. It aligns with the BC curriculum as well as First People's Principles of Learning.