Lily and the Paper Man

I really like this book as a classroom read aloud.

Phenomenal book about how a child’s heart can see through rough appearances and make a difference for those in need

great, sweet story. daughter loves it...helps that her name is Lily :)

My 1st grader loves this book. It was suggested to her by the school teacher. We really like it! Its worth the purchase!

Our 2 1/2 year old daughter loves this book and it has helped her better understand how children can make a difference in this world.

Adorable book!

Lily is a little girl who walks home from school with her mother everyday, until she sees the Paper Man. She becomes frightened of the homeless man who tries to make a living selling papers for $1.00. After that they take the bus home each day. When winter comes and the first snowfall beckons, she wants to walk again. When she sees the paper man she notices that he is not very well dressed and he is not wearing socks, she can see his toes through the holes in his shoes. She asks her mother about him and she is told that he does not have warmer clothes and they are lucky to have so much. This starts her thinking. After a few days she is able to gather up or buy clothes, socks, a hat, scarf and mittens. She introduces herself to the paper man and finds out his name is Ray. She gives him everything in her bag, even her quilt that her grandma made her when she was little. both Lily and Ray are happy with this solution.What a wonderful way to teach children about homelessness, compassion and social justice. It shows that anyone, no matter how young can make a difference if they set their mind to it.I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Awesome service and perfect story for littles!