Russ Hafferkamp

The Adventures of Fuzzy the Virus: Helping Children Understand the COVID Pandemic - Fuzzy the Virus Russ Hafferkamp

Fuzzy the Virus is the story of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Fuzzy helps children of all ages better understand this global virus and how it affected, and changed the world. Fuzzy the Virus is a fairly tale of sorts, as told through the adventures and world-wide travels of the virus itself. It is a story that, ultimately, is about survival and human optimism... Fuzzy the Virus is a belief that 'It's going to be OK'... that we can all learn, grow and overcome our scary challenges.

Fuzzy the Virus is a story with a happy ending... as we all continue to work to rebuild our lives and learn valuable lessons about ourselves and our society. Infectious disease outbreaks, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. Fuzzy the Virus tells the story of the coronavirus pandemic... in a safe and optimistic way that child psychologists believe help children better understand and cope with their own existential anxieties and dilemmas.