And so with beautiful twists of imagination Mama manages to turn this difficult day into an enchanting one. The playroom in the shelter becomes a treasure cave; the dull plain bedroom becomes rocket ship as Mama shows her daughter how to bounce high on the beds; dinner with crowds of strangers becomes a banquet hall; and even the cold shower transforms into a deep sea adventure.
You can see the whole book here.
Take a look at my post about the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals where I share with you the splendid and comprehensive work done by my friend from Kinderbookswitheverything. The first Sustainability Development Goal End poverty in all its forms everywhere. My friend also has a comprehensive Pinterest of picture books to use with your youngest students as you explore this important goal.
I will never forget the sadness I felt when a child (many many years ago) told me she could not return her library book because it had been left at the shelter. Another time I saw a mum, very late at night, holding the hands of two very young children, crossing a busy road, holding bags and piles of bedding. I will always wish I had stopped to offer help. There are children who sadly do experience moving into a shelter so this book could offer comfort but this is also a book for other children too who luckily may never have an experience like this little girl and her Mama. This book promotes empathy for others in a beautiful, gentle way.
A comforting, accessible introduction to a not often discussed subject. Kirkus
Companion reads:
I mentioned Esteli Meza in a previous post about the book Peace by Baptiste Paul.
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