Ravenshead mum donates her kids book to King's Mill Hospital as thanks for care

Jade Topliss, whose book is written under her maiden name, Jade Millington, wrote the book Coronasaurus Rex whilst pregnant with her first child during lockdown in April.

The primary school teacher had initially written the story with the children in her class at Holly Primary School at Forest Town in mind.

Since it went online, it has proved popular with children, parents and teachers worldwide and she has had positive feedback from as far away as New Zealand and Abu Dhabi.

After giving birth to her first child Walter on September 10, Jade decided to donate copies of her publication to the children’s ward of Kings Mill Hospital to thank staff.

Jade said: “After a traumatic birth, the care I received before, during and after labour, by staff at Kings Mill was simply amazing. I was 43 weeks, induced and in labour for two days. It all ended in surgery.

"So, as a small thank you, I’ve decided to donate about a dozen copies of my book to the children’s ward on November 12. The story puts a fun spin on everything that is happening during Covid and is written in a positive, child-friendly way so that children understand.”

In the story, Billy is a little boy who is self-isolating. He thinks the Coronavirus is a Coronasaurus Rex dinosaur roaming the streets breathing fire and chasing grannies.

Billy decides to defeat the Coronasaurus Rex with his Nerf gun. His mum is on hand to explain what Coronavirus is and explains what they must do to keep themselves and others safe.

Jade, who enjoys writing poetry, made the rhyming picture book, aimed at children between four and ten, available online for free to download and read. A paper back version of is also available on Amazon priced at £7.99.

She is now working on another children’s book Leo the Lion Who Lost His Roar, for four to eight year olds about friendship.

Coronavirus Rex can be downloaded free on the Instagram account "Miss_Millington” and there are also colouring pictures, drawing frames, and comprehension questions for older children. Jade also welcomes enquiries from schools interested in her reading her book to a class.