This can go into a unit on needs and wants really well - what getting those things really means – and it also shows kids who maybe do not see their parents/guardians as often as they'd like why and what they are doing and that it is for them.ġ.Self-love and Acceptance: Children are able to explore self-love and acceptance through Armand’s gradual acceptance of and loving himself and those around him.Ģ.Respect for Others: This book displays the respect and diversity of various cultures, particularly the gypsy culture. So perhaps this is good to read in the beginning of the year to create a community for social justice. This was a very touching story about a man discovering who he really was a nd what really mattered to him - "his heart grew three sizes." One of the things this book really seems to lend itself to is "the conversation starter." You can go so many places within the realm of social justice just by beginning that talk of what does socially acceptable mean and how much worth should the phrase actually have.
At one point, her children are almost taken away from her as a result. The duty she had to bring home the bread caused her to neglect them in a sense.
One thing that was surprising, was a strong lack of a parental role due to the mother going off and working - leaving the children there. In addition, it also touches on lifestyles that are not socially acceptable, like the gypsy lifestyle. In our reflection, it makes us think about the different reasons for homelessness and whether or not it is actually a personal choice or true helplessness. So he gets a job as a caretaker of a building, which comes with the added benefit of a free home. As Armand grows to love the children more and more, he realizes that in order to provide for them he will need to get a job and have a real home. He takes them to see Santa Claus and the children ask Santa to give them a real home. However, Armand is touched by the children and their situation - he feels the need to help them out.
She tells him to leave and never come back.
But the children do not understand completely, so they try to appease him by making him "his own room." The mother comes back and is protective, and does not appreciate Armand being there. He likes living his life without having a job - and says children are like starlings and it's better to live without them. One day three children and their mother move out under the bridge in "his spot." When Armand discovers this he is very upset and tries to kick the children out. The story is about a homeless man named Armand, who says he is homeless by choice.
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