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Books for Homelessness & Housing – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
61 books
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Format
Board Books
Picture Books
Early Readers
Clear
Great Joy
Kate DiCamillo
While the rest of the city prepares for Christmas, Frances cannot stop worrying about the cold organ grinder and his mon
Ages 4–8
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
Matt de la Peña & Christian Robinson
Last Stop on Market Street
Matt de la Peña
A Sunday bus ride becomes a lesson in perspective as CJ's grandmother helps him find the vibrant color and beauty in the
Ages 3–8
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Edward the "Crazy Man"
Marie Day
Young Charlie looks past the labels to see the glittering eyes and creative spirit of Edward, a man living on the street
Ages 5–10
The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears Help the Homeless
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain
The Bear family learns the importance of compassion and community as they find ways to help those in Bear Country who do
Ages 4–8
The Big Bad Wolf in My House
Valérie Fontaine
For children processing the scary atmosphere of an unstable home or experiencing domestic violence. A sensitive metaphor
Ages 5–9
If You Were Born a Kitten
Commended
For the child who feels like an outsider and needs to know that family is found wherever you are loved and protected.
Ages 4–10
Seeing-Eye Willie
Dale Gottlieb
A young child uses her imagination to piece together the history of Willie, a local man living on the streets, with empa
Ages 4–8
Lubna and Pebble
Wendy Meddour
For the child adjusting to life in a new place or seeking comfort in a difficult transition. This gentle story explores
Ages 4–8
Mutt Dog!
Stephen Michael King
A lonely stray dog’s life changes forever when he meets a kind woman working at a shelter and finally finds a place to b
Ages 4–8
This Home We Have Made
Anna Hammond, Joe Matunis
A homeless child joins a magical parade through the city in search of a place to belong, inspired by a real community mu
Ages 5–9
Can I Be Your Dog?
Troy Cummings
For the child longing for a pet or anyone who has ever felt like they don't quite fit in. A soulful stray dog writes let
Ages 4–8
Teddy Bear, The
David McPhail
A boy leaves his teddy bear at a diner by mistake, leading to a touching encounter with a homeless man who finds comfort
Ages 4–8
Hello, Mister Blue
Daria Peoples
A neighborhood street corner becomes a stage for friendship as a young girl and her grandfather share the joy of music w
Ages 4–8
Rich Cat, Poor Cat
Bernard Waber
For the child noticing that not everyone has the same comforts. This gentle story explores the contrast between pampered
Ages 4–8
The Little Match Girl
Hans Christian Andersen
For children processing the concept of loss or for parents introducing social justice, this classic tale provides a gent
Ages 5–9
La senora de la caja de carton (The Lady in the Box)
Ann McGovern
For children who have noticed people living on the street and are asking how they can help while staying safe. This stor
Ages 5–9
I Know How to Draw an Owl
Hilary Horder Hippely
Belle draws beautiful owls at school using a secret only she knows: she watches them every night in the park where she a
Ages 4–8
Home in the Woods
Eliza Wheeler
For the child learning how families stay strong through hard times, this gentle story finds beauty and hope in a simple
Ages 4–8
Saturday at the Food Pantry
Diane O'Neill
For the child who notices the cupboards are bare and needs to know that asking for help is an act of bravery, not a sour
Ages 4–8
You Are Home
Mackenzie Porter
For the child adjusting to a new house or facing changes in their routine, this lyrical story redefines home as a feelin
Ages 2–5
Way Home
Libby Hathorn
Shane carries a stray, nameless cat through the busy, dangerous city streets to the small corner of an alley they both c
Ages 5–10
Fly Away Home
Eve Bunting
A boy living in an airport with his father tries to stay invisible until he spots a trapped bird seeking a way out, spar
Ages 5–9
Coat, The
Séverine Vidal
For the child noticing differences in what families can afford, this poetic story uses a heavy, oversized coat to explor
Ages 4–8
