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Christmas Under the Overpass

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Christmas Under the Overpass by Katie Flannigan is a heartwarming children's book that explores themes of friendship, empathy, and community spirit. Set during the Christmas season, the story revolves around a group of children who discover the importance of kindness as they come together to help those living under an overpass. Filled with touching moments and valuable lessons, this book emphasizes the joy of giving and the true meaning of Christmas.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this heartwarming children's book if you are interested in stories that uplift the spirit during the holiday season, focusing on themes of kindness, generosity, and the true meaning of Christmas. With engaging storytelling and charming illustrations, it can captivate young readers and inspire them to appreciate the beauty of giving and connecting with others.

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Christmas Under the Overpass

Melody watches a man build a makeshift home under a bridge, on the bank opposite her house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. How will they get on? Here is a story of compassion and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society.

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On Monday, a mattress appeared under the overpass.

On Tuesday, a blanket, and an upside-down box.

On Wednesday, most of a sofa.

On Thursday, a pile of clothes.

On Friday there appeared a rickety old man asleep on a rickety old chair.

‘We have a new neighbour!’ said Mum.

It is Christmas time, and a homeless man sets up a makeshift home under a bridge, across the river from Melody’s house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. What will Melody think about her new neighbour? How will they get on?

Christmas Under the Overpass is a delightful, sensitive, heart-warming story of compassion, curiosity, and empathy for the homeless and marginalised in society.

As of 2022, around half a million individuals are homeless in America.

Christmas Under the Overpass explores the realities of homelessness, and the kindness of a child.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780648964117

Publisher: Little Pink Dog Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Little Pink Dog Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katrina Fisher

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 40

About the Author

Katie Flannigan is a children’s author/illustrator, an animal advocate and climate activist. Katie’s stories focus on issues that matter like bullying, homelessness, feminism, determination, and courage. Where possible she likes to include messaging about climate change and kindness toward all animals. Katie is an Occupational Therapist, has a Masters in Neuro Linguistic Programming and is an Honorary Life Member of WCEI International. Katie lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, three children, way too many dogs and four very large rescue cows.

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