Katie Flannigan Katie Flannigan i(23342437 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Christmas Under the Overpass Katie Flannigan , Katrina Fisher (illustrator), Armidale : Little Pink Dog Books , 2023 24856150 2023 single work picture book children's

'On Monday, a mattress appeared under the overpass.

'On Tuesday, a blanket, and an upside-down box.

'On Wednesday, most of a sofa.

'On Thursday, a pile of clothes.

'On Friday there appeared a rickety old man asleep on a rickety old chair.

'‘We have a new neighbour!’ said Mum.' 

'It is Christmas time, and a homeless man sets up a makeshift home under a bridge, across the river from Melody’s house. Their homes are different. Their lifestyles are different. Their cultures are different. What will Melody think about her new neighbour? How will they get on?

'Christmas Under the Overpass is a delightful, sensitive, heart-warming story of compassion, curiosity, and empathy for the homeless and marginalized in society.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon A Boy, His Bear and a Bully Katie Flannigan , P. J. Reece (illustrator), Wollombi : EK Books , 2021 23342479 2021 single work picture book children's

'For some kids, school is a place full of friends and fun. For others, though, it is a lonely place where bullies pick on them and it feels impossible to be brave. Meet Scott, Buttons and Duncan, otherwise known as A Boy, His Bear and a Bully.

'Scott takes Buttons to school with him every day to help him feel brave. He has to, because every day, Duncan is mean to him. Just this week, Duncan has called him names, ripped his painting, and stolen his snack from his lunchbox. Then Buttons goes missing. With his one comfort gone, Scott has to look elsewhere to find his brave, and much to his surprise, he does.

'A Boy, His Bear and a Bully addresses the global issue of bullying in a hopeful, gentle way that will resonate with children who have been on either side of a bullying incident. Seeing Scott learn to stand up for himself will help children who feel afraid of bullies face them in a constructive way. Scott&;s bravery also inspires his friend Rosie to report Duncan&;s bad behaviour to a teacher, giving children a positive model of assertive behaviour.

'Scott's situation is extremely common across the world. His story provides children with clear guidance on what to do if they are also being bullied, and on the role friends should play in such a scenario. It is a sensitive, inspiring conversation starter for children, carers, professionals, and anyone who wishes they could be brave.' (Publication summary)

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