The One with the Scraggly Beard
Elizabeth Withey, Kelly Nakatsuka
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Social Issues | Lifestyles | Social Themes
Themes:
Emotions & Feelings, City & Town Life, Homelessness & Poverty, Poverty & Homelessness
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
P-K
Age Range:
3-5
Description
A child tries to understand the life of a man he has seen sleeping under a bridge.
The boy’s mother patiently answers his questions and explains how people’s life paths can be so different. The child observes the things he has in common with the man and wonders where his own path will lead.
The One with the Scraggly Beard is defined by a simple narrative in which a child’s curiosity and perceptiveness act as catalysts for understanding fear, suffering and resilience while exploring themes of homelessness, belonging and compassion. This unique book will speak to children and adults alike. A note from the author explains how the origin of this story is rooted in her own life.
Orca Book Publishers is pleased to offer The One with the Scraggly Beard in two accessible editions. The audiobook features alternate text descriptions of images, including the cover. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Available in French as L’Homme à la barbe hirsute.
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Awards
CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended
Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young PeopleCommended
BC Books for BC SchoolsCommended
Saskatchewan Young Readers' Choice Awards - Shining WillowNominated
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