HOME FOR MARGARET
​An effective conversation starter. (Picture book. Ages 3 to 6)
On a chilly day in Cherry Hill Forest, Emma and her mother, a social worker, encounter Margaret, a woman living in a camping tent.
Concerned for her wellbeing, Emma takes action—gathering essentials, sharing a Christmas meal, and learning about the challenges that have kept Margaret from seeking shelter.
Through attentive listening and thoughtful support, Emma and her mother help Margaret find a potential new home, highlighting the power of empathy, compassion, and small acts of kindness.
This heartfelt story offers a meaningful starting point for conversations about homelessness and understanding others’ experiences.
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READER REFLECTIONS
Made CBC’s “Most Anticipated Books” for fall this year!
“Told through the eyes of a child, this touching children’s book shares a heartfelt encounter with a person experiencing homelessness and living in a park. It’s a story of innocence, curiosity, and wonder, offering a lesson to us all on a timely issue.”
— Olivia Chow, Mayor of Toronto
"It's so beautiful! I've read it with my kids a few times now and it's leading to such beautiful conversations."
—Jessica Rose
"If you have or work with children check out this book. Children notice more than we think. They are curious about everything. But it's hard to talk to them about the hard stuff. I was a children's librarian in my first job out of university and I know the power of this book. "
—Darlene Chriseley
Home For Margaret
The story of a young girl’s perspective on homelessness, showing the challenges Margaret faces and the importance of compassion and community support.
The book encourages readers to reflect on empathy, resilience, and how small acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference in someone’s life.
"A blueprint for compassion in action"
"Canadian journalist Davy offers a frank, age-appropriate introduction to housing insecurity, broaching complex systemic realities with digestible tenderness. Delaporte’s appealing art, too, softens the challenging content without minimizing its impact."
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