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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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Filippo and me Book Cover
Note. Source: [Filippo and me Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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A Shelter in our Car Book Cover
Note. Source: [A Shelter in our Car Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Stay Book Cover
Note. Source: [Stay Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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On our Street Book Cover
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Still a family Book Cover
Note. Source: [On our Street Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
Note. Source: [Still a family Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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Stay Book Cover
Note. Source: [Stay Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"Piper's life is turned upside down when her family moves into a shelter in a whole new city. She misses her house, her friends, and her privacy-and she hates being labeled the homeless girl at her new school. But while the shelter, Hope House, offers her new challenges, it also brings new friendships, like the girls in Firefly Girls Troop 423 and a sweet street dog named Baby. So when Baby's person goes missing, Piper knows she has to help. But helping means finding the courage to trust herself and her new friends, no matter what anyone says about them-before Baby gets taken away for good" (Pyron, 2019).Â
- Ages 8-12
"A little girl and her parents have lost their home and must live in a homeless shelter. Even worse, due to a common shelter policy, her dad must live in a men's shelter, separated from her and her mom. Despite these circumstances, the family still finds time to be together. They meet at the park to play hide-and-seek, slide on slides, and pet puppies. While the young girl wishes for better days when her family is together again under a roof of their very own, she continues to remind herself that they're still a family even in times of separation" (Stugis, 2017).
- Ages 4-8
- Talks about Homelessness
- Activity Idea) Have your client draw a picture of what they want their family to look like.
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Still a family Book Cover
Note. Source: [Still a family Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
"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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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.
"When her father died, Zettie and her mother left their warm and comfortable home in Jamaica for an uncertain future in the United Sates. Zettie's mother can't find a steady job so they are forced to live in their car. But her mother's unwavering love, support, and gutsy determination give Zettie the confidence that, together, she and her mother can meet all challenges. Monica Gunning's moving and authentic story about homelessness in an American city and Elaine Pedlar's strong and lively illustrations bring this moving story to life" (Gunning, 2004).
-Ages 6-9
- Talks about Homelessness
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A Shelter in our Car Book Cover
Note. Source: [A Shelter in our Car Book Cover, n.d]. Retrieved from GoodReads.
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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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