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“This is a frank yet sensitive introduction to the issues of homelessness…Colour photographs offer a humanizing and diverse representation of poverty. Realistic watercolour illustrations featuring two girls and a boy throughout the book and provide a sense of continuity.”

– Quill & Quire
“This straightforward, gentle entry in the World around Us series does a good job of explaining those concepts to a young audience in terms they can understand…This is a useful starting point for conversations about an important topic.”
– Booklist
“The writing is clear and accurate. A positive attempt at a difficult subject, this book will be most useful in situations where caring adults can help children understand and work through their feelings about the topic.”
– Kirkus Reviews

On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty

Written by Jillian Roberts and Jaime Casap
Illustrated by Jane Heinrichs
Published by Orca Book Publishers

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. Insightful quotes from individuals and organizations such as UNICEF are included throughout to add further perspective on the issue. An invaluable section on how kids can help empowers readers to take what they have learned and use it to make a difference.

Primary ISBN: 9781459816176
Publication Date: February 2018
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Picture Book, Age 06 or older

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Setting: Various

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Refugee

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