Just before Christmas, an organ grinder and his monkey appear on the street corner outside Frances' apartment. Frances can see them from her window and, sometimes, when it's quiet, she can hear their music. She can't stop thinking about them, especially after she sees the man and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. Even when it is her turn to speak in the Christmas play, all she can think about is the organ grinder's sad eyes. Everyone is silent until Frances finds the perfect words to share, just in ...
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Just before Christmas, an organ grinder and his monkey appear on the street corner outside Frances' apartment. Frances can see them from her window and, sometimes, when it's quiet, she can hear their music. She can't stop thinking about them, especially after she sees the man and his monkey sleeping outside on the cold street at midnight. Even when it is her turn to speak in the Christmas play, all she can think about is the organ grinder's sad eyes. Everyone is silent until Frances finds the perfect words to share, just in time.
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Ibatoulline, Bagram. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 32 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Both the story and the glowing illustrations are the most enlightening story of the real Christmas spirit. Perfect for a Sunday school lesson or a lesson about mankind. Shows that a child can see the good in all and cares most about the real meaning of Christmas. Would be important in this decade to be reminded that good people can be out of work and need our understanding!!
Desiree
Apr 7, 2008
Great Joy
A truly touching book about a young girl who first realizes that some people don't have a place to go to at night. While the girl brings joy to the homeless man and his pet monkey, I had to fight to keep the tears back as I read this to a group of children. The author does not attempt to solve all the man's problems in this thin picture book, but the readers get to see the impact of one act of kindness on this poor man.
