Family Under the Bridge

<p><strong>Theheartwarming 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.</strong></p><p>Armand, an old man living on the streets of Paris, relishes his<Br>solitary life in the beautiful city. He is happy with his carefree existence,<Br>begging and doing odd jobs to keep himself warm and fed. With simple pleasures<Br>and no cares, what more could he need?</p><Br><p>Then one day just before Christmas, Armand<Br>returns to his favorite spot beneath the bridge to find three cold and hungry<Br>children. Although he has no interest in children, Armand soon finds himself<Br>caring for the small family. It does not take Armand very long to realize that he<Br>must do whatever it takes to get them a real home.</p><p>Children will treasure this warm and funny adventure of family, freedom, andSanta Claus.The book includes illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's<em>Charlotte's Web</em>and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series.</p>