The Can Man
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- Synopsis
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Tim's birthday is just a week away, and more than anything he wants a skateboard. But money is tight, and Tim knows his family cannot afford to buy him a board.
As Tim ponders how he might earn money for a skateboard, he hears The Can Man down the street collecting empty soft drink cans. The clang of the cans in the homeless man's cart gives Tim an idea. He will collect cans too, and cash them in for the redemption money. By the end of the week, Tim has almost reached his goal--until a couple of chance encounters with The Can Man change everything.
Told with honesty and respect, this timely story shines a perceptive light on current social concerns. Readers will be encouraged to think beyond themselves and celebrate the simple acts of kindness and sharing that make a difference in people's lives.
- Copyright:
- 2010
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 33 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781600602665
- Publisher:
- Lee & Low Books, Incorporated
- Date of Addition:
- 01/03/15
- Copyrighted By:
- Laura E. Williams, Craig Orback
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- Yes
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade
- Submitted By:
- Kathy Swartz
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.