Family Under the Bridge

<p><strong>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.</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 and Santa 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>