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The Lunch Thief
Book Cover
Note. Source: [The Lunch Thief Book Cover, n.d.]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Esperanza Rising
Book Cover
Note. Source:[Esperanza Rising Book Cover, n.d.]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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I don't have enough Book Cover
Note. Source: [I don't have enough Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Food Pantry Book Cover
Note. Source: [Food Pantry Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Maddi's Fridge Book Cover
Note. Source: [Maddi's Fridge Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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On our Street Book Cover
Note. Source: [On our Street Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Those Shoes Book Cover
Note. Source: [Those Shoes Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Many Colours Book Cover
Note. Source:[ Coat of many colours Book cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Ramona and her Father Book Cover
Note. Source: [Ramona and her Father Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Filippo and me Book Cover
Note. Source: [Filippo and me Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Ramona and her Father Book Cover
Note. Source: [Ramona and her Father Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"Ramona's father has lost his job and all the family are miserable - so Ramona decides to try and cheer them up, in her own inimitable way" (Cleary, 1977).
- Ages 8-12
- Talks about Financial Problems.
"Mafalda is thirteen and has been blind since she was ten. Her best friend is the cheerfully rule-breaking Filippo, and she is accompanied everywhere by Ottimo Turcaret, her devoted cat. Mafalda is always looking on the bright side, thinking of things she can do both now and in the future despite her loss of sight. But other things are worrying her too: her father who has lost his job and is now in the depths of depression, refusing to leave his bed; and the horrible girl in school, Debbie, who seems very interested in Filippo . . . So now Mafalda has to start thinking what Filippo really means to her . . .Then two new adults come into her life: Elsa, a homeless young woman, and Nino, the elderly upstairs neighbour with an awful temper and a great passion for Charles Dickens. Little by little, Mafalda learns their stories, and how their lives had also been shaped by brave and difficult choices" (Peretti, 2022).
- Ages 8-12
- Main Character is Blind, Stargardt Disease.
- Talks about Disability, Homelessness, Financial Problems, and Bullying.
- Second book in "The Cherry Tree" Series.
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Filippo and me Book Cover
Note. Source: [Filippo and me Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Many Colours Book Cover
Note. Source:[ Coat of many colours Book cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"Winter is coming to Tennessee and there's no money to buy a new coat, so a little girl's mama sews one for her out of rags. The little girl wears it to school proudly, and when the other children laugh, she gives them a quick lesson about what it means to be rich. Judith Sutton's beautiful paintings bring one of Dolly Parton's best-loved songs to life" (Parton, 2016).
- Ages 2-7
- Talks about Fiancial Problems and Homelessness
- Colour a coat with different colours so the client creates their own coat of many colours.
"All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has — warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend — are worth more than the things he wants" (Boelts, 2009).
- Ages 3-8
- Talks about Financial Problems
- Activity idea) Have your client colour in a pair of shoe outlines to make them look like their dream pair.
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Those Shoes Book Cover
Note. Source: [Those Shoes Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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On our Street Book Cover
Note. Source: [On our Street Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"A gentle introduction to the issue of poverty, On Our Street explores the realities of people living with inadequate resources. Using age-appropriate language, this book addresses mental illness, homelessness and refugee status as they are connected to this issue. Quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue" (Roberts & Casap, 2021).
- Ages 6-8
- Talks about Financial Problems and Homelessness.
- First book in the The World Around Us Series.
"Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi’s family doesn’t have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she’ll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she’s faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi’s empty fridge" (Brandt, 2022).
- Ages 5-9
- Talks about Financial Problems
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Maddi's Fridge Book Cover
Note. Source: [Maddi's Fridge Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Food Pantry Book Cover
Note. Source: [Food Pantry Book Cover, n.d]. Retrived from GoodReads.
"Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?" (O'Neill, 2021).
- Ages 3-7
- Talks about Financial Problems
"Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it" (Ryan, 2000).
- Ages 8-12
- Mexican Background
- Talks about Financial Problems and Migration.
- Activity idea) Have your client colour in a dress outline to create their dream dress.
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Esperanza Rising
Book Cover
Note. Source: [Esperanza Rising Book Cover, n.d.]. Retreieved from GoodReads.
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I don't have enough Book Cover
Note. Source: [I don't have enough Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"While many of us have more than we need, there are others who don't have enough. I Don't Have Enough helps boys and girls understand what it means to live in poverty, and how sharing what we have with those who need it can make a difference. Titles in the sensitively presented A First Look At series explore the dynamics of various relationships experienced by children of preschool through early school age. Kids are encouraged to understand personal feelings and social problems as a first step in dealing with them" (Thomas, 2021).
- Ages 4-7
- Talks about Financial Problems
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The Lunch Thief
Book Cover
Note. Source: [The Lunch Thief Book Cover, n.d.]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"His mom had packed his lunch bag with two burritos, a bag of corn chips, some carrots, and an apple. Once a week she tucks in a slice of her special lemon pound cake. Rafael saw Kevin, a new kid in his class, sneak his lunch bag from underneath his desk and tuck it in his backpack. But how can he do something about the theft without picking a fight? Inspired by his mother's advice to "Use your mouth before your fists," Rafael bides his time, but other kids' lunches are disappearing, too. On an errand with his mom, Rafael sees Kevin carrying a bundle of laundry into a motel room, and his mom tells him Kevin's family might be one of the families who lost their homes in the recent wildfires. Rafael rethinks his anger. The next day, instead of accusing Kevin, Rafael invites him to share his lunch, letting Kevin know he's been caught, but offering friendship as well as lunch" (Bromley, 2020).
-Ages 7-11
-Talks about Financial Problems, Bullying, and Homelessness.
- Activity Idea) Using felt and/or construction paper have your client build their perfect sandwich.
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