The heartwarming and memorable Newbery Honor-winning book about
finding family in the unlikeliest places, featuring artwork by beloved
illustrator Garth Williams. This classic middle grade novel is a welcome
and meaningful read, especially at Christmastime.
Armand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes his solitary
life in the beautiful city. He is happy with his carefree existence,
begging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed. With simple
pleasures and no cares, what more could he need?
Then one day just before Christmas, Armand returns to his favorite spot
beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungry children. Although he
has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himself caring for the
small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that he must
do whatever it takes to get them a real home.
Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom,
and Santa Claus. The book includes illustrations by Garth Williams, the
acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Charlotte's Web and Laura
Ingalls Wilder's Little House series.