Thoughts:
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I myself had no close interaction with anyone younger than 8 when COVID hit so this is a new and interesting point of view to me looking at how a toddler navigated such an unprecedented time. Buckley remains respectful in remembering and reminding the readers of the death tolls, changing rules and uncertainty that filled the news at the time. There are definitely quite a few comedic elements that we expect from a toddler’s life, especially around things like potty training,and Noah is such a little character. Having the book done through a diary for Noah is an approach I haven’t seen done before which made it interesting.

Favourite Quote:
“It feels as though the record total of daily deaths is being broken each day.”

Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. It is difficult to call this an enjoyable read given the subject matter. Buckley writes about the pandemic with stark realism, vividly reminding me of the daily announcements, changeable, conflicting rules, and isolation of the time. Although the writing style grated on me a bit (so many exclamation marks, which is understandable given the text was directed to his toddler), it was interesting to see the pandemic through the toddler and watching him grow.