BOOKS ABOUT HOMELESSNESS

Fly Away Home Eve Bunting 1993 The young boy Andrew and his father, temporarily live in the airport. Andrew struggles to come to terms with the concept of his new home.

Monkey Island Paula Fox 1993 Through the experience of an eleven year old boy, he tells the story of how his average family turned homeless and living in a welfare hotel after his father loses his job and his mother leaves.

Mr. Bow Tie Ron Carter 1991 Mr. Bow Tie is about a homeless man who is taken in by a family who lets him bathe and they give him food. He is always wearing a bow tie everywhere he goes.

Great Joy Kate DiCamillo 2007 Frances notices a man and his pet monkey sleeping outside from the view of her apartment. She cannot stop thinking about them and comes up with an act of compassion to help them out.

The Lady in the Box Ann McGovern 1997 Two children take food from their home to feed a homeless woman, Dorrie on the streets. This story takes a look at what children can do to help society.

So What Do You Do? Douglas Evans 1993 Charlie is surprised to find his third grade teacher living on the streets of his hometown in a cardboard box. He does everything he can to help out his teacher’s situation.

Someplace to Go Maria Testa 1996 Davey fights to live a normal life, even though his life for the past two years has been anything but normal.

This Home We Have Made Anna Hammond 1993 A homeless boy lives under a stairway with his mother and brother and one night goes outside to discover a animated parade of colorful animals and musicians.