Christmas Under the Overpass
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
Christmas Under the Overpass
By (Author) Katie Flannigan
Illustrated by Katrina Fisher
Little Pink Dog Books
Little Pink Dog Books
4th October 2023
Australia
Classifications
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Childrens / Teenage: Social issues / topics
823.92
Physical Properties
Hardback
40
Width 245mm, Height 245mm
Description
On Monday, a mattress appeared under the overpass.
On Tuesday, a blanket, and an upside-down box.
On Wednesday, most of a sofa.
On Thursday, a pile of clothes.
On Friday there appeared a rickety old man asleep on a rickety old chair.
We have a new neighbour! said Mum.
It is Christmas time, and a homeless man sets up a makeshift home under a bridge, across the river from Melodys house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. What will Melody think about her new neighbour How will they get on
Christmas Under the Overpass is a delightful, sensitive, heart-warming story of compassion, curiosity, and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society.
As of 2022, around half a million individuals are homeless in America.
Christmas Under the Overpass explores the realities of homelessness, and the kindness of a child.
Author Bio
Katie Flannigan is a childrens author/illustrator, an animal advocate and climate activist. Katies stories focus on issues that matter like bullying, homelessness, feminism, determination, and courage. Where possible she likes to include messaging about climate change and kindness toward all animals. Katie is an Occupational Therapist, has a Masters in Neuro Linguistic Programming and is an Honorary Life Member of WCEI International. Katie lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, three children, way too many dogs and four very large rescue cows.
