Through the eyes of a young boy, readers meet Joe, a neighborhood man down on his luck. One day, the boy's father makes Joe a deal: sweep the sidewalk each morning and he can count on his meals. From that day on, the boy begins to recognize changes in this man his father hired--and when he's made stock boy, his new boss is Joe. Back at school the boy is inspired to interact with kids he used to ignore, and he realizes that Joe isn't the only one who's changed.
Seskin and Shamblin's lyrical first-person narrative blends seamlessly with Christie's lush acrylic and gouache illustrations in this story about an act of compassion that makes a big difference.
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Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children:
Joe, a homeless man, hangs out on a park bench in front of the store that a boy's father owns, and the boy cannot help but notice Joe's unkempt appearance, funny smell, and odd behavior. The boy is puzzled one day when his father asks Joe to sweep the sidewalk every morning in exchange for free meals. His father's response, "Every heart needs a chance to shine," makes more sense over time as the boy witnesses Joe's transformation into an autonomous, productive, and employed member of the community. This... more info
A Chance to Shine & Learn:
This book offers children and adults of all ages to experience first hand belonging, generosity, independence, and mastery. Its rhyming verses tell a story of a homeless man who was given a chance to shine by a family. It is told through the eyes of the child and is inspiring!
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