A Place to Stay: A Shelter Story

By Erin Gunti

Book Overview

"A comforting, accessible introduction to a not often discussed subject" - Kirkus Reviews

A young girl and her mom are facing a big change - they're staying at a women's shelter for a little while, and the girl is feeling unsure about what comes next. But with her mother's support and a little imagination, they transform their surroundings into something amazing: an unfamiliar bed becomes a rocket ship, and the dining room turns into a grand banquet hall This heartwarming picture book gently introduces the concept of shelters, showing how imagination and love can make even the most unfamiliar places feel like home.
Celebrates the power of imagination and resilience in times of changeOffers a gentle introduction to women's shelters and family homelessnessIncludes informational endnotes detailing various reasons people experience homelessness and the resources available to help

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782858253
• ISBN13: 9781782858256
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Barefoot Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.4" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 5 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4