The Coat - Séverine Vidal

\n \nThis story is uplifting and will be a strong resource for teachers \nto talk about the importance of kindness. VERDICT A must for all \nlibraries. It is not only a beautifully told story, but its message is \nfull of heart. Children will love engaging in 'what would I do?' \nscenarios. - School Library Journal (starred review)\n \n \n\n \n\n \nAh, the coat. So warm, so beautiful, so red. It's all Elise has \nreally wanted, and she's been waiting forever. When will the coat be \nhers?\n \nThen, a chance encounter changes everything, revealing that \nthe pleasure that comes from belongings (even the perfect ones!) is no \nmatch for the joy of helping others. \n \nAt turns lighthearted and poignant, The Coat offers \n a glimpse at the hardships confronting those who are experiencing \nhomelessness, inspiring us to treat them with compassion and respect. A \ndownloadable discussion guide is available at \nflyawaybooks.com/resources.\n