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Explore chapter books books about homelessness & housing for children.
127 books
The Science of Being Angry
Nicole Melleby
For the child who experiences sudden, overwhelming bursts of anger and wants to understand why their brain and body reac
Ages 8–12
Pigeon & Cat
Edward Hemingway
For the child who feels like an outsider or is searching for their place in the world. A lonely stray cat discovers that
Ages 4–8
Anytime, Anywhere A Little Boy's Prayer
Marcus Hummon
Little Isaac has big questions for his father about whether everyone prays to the same God and how someone can say a bed
Ages 4–8
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Our Little Kitchen
Jillian Tamaki
For children learning how small acts of service can feed a neighborhood, this vibrant story celebrates the joy and chaot
Ages 4–8
Who Needs Donuts?
Mark Alan Stamaty
Young Sam sets off on a whimsical quest to find as many donuts as possible, only to discover that love is the one thing
Ages 4–10
Beautiful Moon: A Child's Prayer
Tonya Bolden
For the child developing an awareness of the wider world, this soothing story follows a young boy whose bedtime prayer e
Ages 4–8
Paper Things
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
Ari and her brother Gage are couch surfing and sneaking into shelters to stay together, all while Ari fights to keep her
Ages 10–14
Where the Heart Is #2
Meant to Be
Jo Knowles
Ivy loves baking with her neighbors, but when her family plans to move and she accidentally hurts a friend's feelings, s
Ages 8–12
The Dollar Kids
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
A family moves to a struggling town to buy a house for just one dollar, hoping a new home can help them leave their heav
Ages 10–14
Mama, Let's Dance
Patricia Hermes
Left alone after their parents are gone, three siblings must hide the truth from the world to avoid being separated and
Ages 8–12
Who HQ
What Was the Great Depression?
Janet B. Pascal
Learn how the 1929 stock market crash led to a decade of Hoovervilles and job lines, forever changing the way families l
Ages 8–12
The Circle Opens #2
Street Magic
Tamora Pierce
A former street rat named Briar Moss must confront his difficult past when he encounters a young mage who desperately ne
Ages 10–14
Small as an Elephant
Jennifer Richard Jacobson
For children navigating the heavy burden of a parent's mental health or the fear of being separated from family.
Ages 8–12
Quaky Cat #2
Quaky Cat Helps Out
Diana Noonan
Quaky Cat wanders the changing streets of Christchurch to find his homeless friends a safe place to stay as the city beg
Ages 3–7
Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie's Place
Christine McDonnell
Kip Tiernan saw a need in Boston and fought to change it. Follow her journey to open Rosie's Place, the first shelter in
Ages 7–10
33 Snowfish
Adam Rapp
Three young outcasts and a baby flee across a harsh landscape, clinging to one another as they search for a single chanc
Ages 14–18
Towers Falling
Jewell Parker Rhodes
Deja and her friends set out to understand why two tall towers from the past still cause such strong emotions in her fam
Ages 8–12
Park Pals Adventures #3
Lexi's Tale
Johanna Hurwitz
A squirrel and his guinea pig pal find a way to help a hungry stranger they meet while roaming through the trees of Cent
Ages 7–10
Milkweed
Jerry Spinelli
An orphan survives the streets of Nazi-occupied Warsaw by his wits, finding hope in bread and angels while navigating a
Ages 10–14
Annie
Thomas Meehan
An optimistic orphan navigates the tough streets of the Great Depression while searching for a real home and a family to
Ages 8–12
Searching for Candlestick Park
Peg Kehret
With only fourteen dollars and a lot of hope, twelve-year-old Spencer sets out on a solo journey from Seattle to San Fra
Ages 8–12
Sebastian Barth Mystery #4
Dew Drop Dead
James Howe
While volunteering at a local church, Sebastian and his friends stumble upon a body at an old inn and must piece togethe
Ages 8–12
Street Child
Berlie Doherty
Young orphan Jim Jarvis flees a brutal workhouse in 1860s London, struggling to survive on the streets until he finds a
Ages 9–12
Yard Sale
Eve Bunting
Callie watches as her furniture and bike are sold on the lawn, capturing the bittersweet feeling of saying goodbye to a
Ages 4–8
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