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Gumbo Goes Downtown: A Picture Book for Homeless and Runaway Children

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GUMBO GOES DOWNTOWN Homeless and Runaway Children s Picture (Joan s Children s eBooks for Emotional and Cognitive Development)

GUMBO GOES DOWNTOWN Homeless and Runaway Children's Picture Book (Joan's Children's eBooks for Emotional and Cognitive Development)

by Carol Talley

4.1 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4074 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	32 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled

About the Book

Gumbo Goes Downtown is a picture book for homeless and runaway children. It tells the story of a young boy named Gumbo who runs away from home and ends up living on the streets of New Orleans. Gumbo meets a variety of people who help him to survive, including a homeless man named Mr. Brown, a runaway girl named Lily, and a social worker named Ms. Jones. Through his interactions with these people, Gumbo learns that there are people who care about him and that he is not alone.

Gumbo Goes Downtown is a powerful and moving story that will help children who are experiencing homelessness or running away to feel seen and understood. It is also a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and social workers who work with children who are experiencing homelessness or running away.

Reviews

"Gumbo Goes Downtown is a must-read for anyone who works with homeless children. It is a powerful and moving story that will help children to feel seen and understood." - School Library Journal

"Gumbo Goes Downtown is a beautifully written and illustrated book that will help children to understand the challenges of homelessness and runaway youth. It is a valuable resource for parents, teachers, and social workers who work with children who are experiencing homelessness or running away." - National Runaway Safeline

About the Author

Joan Children is a social worker and author who has worked with homeless and runaway children for over twenty years. She has written several books for children, including Gumbo Goes Downtown, which was inspired by her work with homeless children in New Orleans.