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by Marni Backer,Ann McGovern

ISBN: 1890515159
Author: Marni Backer,Ann McGovern
Language: English
Publisher: Turtle Books; ILL edition (September 16, 1999)
Pages: 40
Category: Growing Up & Facts of Life
Subcategory: Kids
Rating: 4.1
Votes: 863
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Ann McGovern (Author), Marni Backer (Illustrator). For readers who witness homelessness every day, the book answers questions, carrying the message that even for large problems, small efforts can make a difference.

Ann McGovern (Author), Marni Backer (Illustrator).

Ann McGovern (Goodreads Author), Marni Backer (Illustrations). This is a great book about a boy named Ben and his sister who know that a woman is living in a box near an air vent in the city during wintertime. As the book progresses, Ben and his sister start to lend the lady in the book some food and clothes to help her out. When a man at the corner store demands that the lady in the box leave, Ben's mother convinces the store manager to let her stay. Ben and his family then volunteer at a soup kitchen after their experiences with the homeless woman.

Backer uses various techniques to delineate the tone of every scene, sometimes loosely . by Ann McGovern & illustrated by Marni Backer.

Backer uses various techniques to delineate the tone of every scene, sometimes loosely sketching a detail in a thick application of oil paint, sometimes using small, dense flecks to depict snow and the frigid isolation of the conditions outdoors.

Ben and Lizzie want to help the lady who lives in a box instead of a home. They must do something! A warm-hearted story. Illustrated by Marni Backer. Christmas is coming and it’s freezing cold. A heartening note that the smallest kindnesses can make a difference. Winner of the Cuffie Award for Best treatment of a social issue.

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Ann McGovern Scheiner (née Weinberger; May 25, 1930 – August 8, 2015) was an American writer of more than 55 children's books, selling over 30 million copies

Ann McGovern Scheiner (née Weinberger; May 25, 1930 – August 8, 2015) was an American writer of more than 55 children's books, selling over 30 million copies. She may be best known for her adaptation of Stone Soup, as well as Too Much Noise, historical and travel non-fiction, and biographies of figures like Harriet Tubman and Deborah Sampson. Born in New York, New York, she enrolled in the University of New Mexico but dropped out to marry her English professor.

Current City and Hometown. Brighton, Massachusetts.

It is wintertime in the city and freezing cold, but not everyone is inside and warm. Ben and his sister Lizzie know that there is a lady who lives outside in a box over a warm air vent. The children worry about the kind-looking lady, and begin sneaking food and clothes out of their apartment for her. Gently told and powerfully illustrated in rich hues, The Lady in the Box deals candidly with the issue of homelessness.

Comments:

Meri

This book is a JEWEL! I wish it was still in print. I'm so grateful to own it. I read it to my 1st and 2nd grade class every year before winter break. It presents a very serious topic in a way so kids can relate to it. I get a big box and the kids get in it. We discuss the many problems one would have if a box were your home. Everyone gets a healthy dose of gratitude.

Gholbimand

this was a fantastic little book that told a great story. I used it in church when we were learning about homelessness. it was a great way to introduce a tough topic to our kids and they totally got it. well done with beautiful illustrations, this little story handled a mighty big societal problem in a delicate but very real way. loved this book, will use for years to come to teach compassion and empathy to my kids, toward those who are less fortunate.

Runeterror

We were discussing GIVING in a Sunday School lesson. One of the older girls (10) mentioned this book. My son was just in kindergarten and his class was starting to discuss giving back, and they were collecting Pennies for Peace. He didn't see the point in it all. I bought this book, and although it was exactly what his class was doing, it was a great, age-appropriate way to bring up the discussion of homelessness and taking care of others who are less fortunate. I think it would be appropriate for any age 5-12yrs.

Fordredor

This book has detail colorful pictures that reflect the story. This is a great story to share and connect with life lessons.

Blackredeemer

love it

Kata

Fabulous book in very good shape....thanks

Fenrinos

This book is a lovely story about how children can be a vehicle for change in the world. I used it in my kindergarten class as an introduction to a service learning project for a homeless shelter in our community. My students responded well to the book, and the project was a success.

Awesome book! And message!