The Can Caravan

A school visits a recycling plant to help Janie's neighbor, Mrs. Tolen, who needs to move into a house. With imagination, a supportive community, and hard work, they transform her old caravan into a safe and secure new home. The book celebrates the traditional Traveller virtues of resilience, adaptability, loyalty, and independence.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2022
Publisher: Child's Play International Ltd

When Janies neighbor, Mrs. Tolen, falls and breaks her hip, it seems like she will have to leave her old caravan and move into a house. Janie is determined to help, but everything seems hopeless until her school visits a local recycling plant. From there, it takes imagination, a supportive community, and a lot of hard work to transform Mrs. Tolen's old caravan into a safe and secure new home!

The latest picture book by renowned Romani storyteller Richard ONeill celebrates the traditional Traveller virtues of resilience, adaptability, loyalty, and independence. The story follows Janie, a young girl who is determined to help her neighbor, Mrs. Tolen, who has been forced to leave her old caravan and move into a house. Janie visits the recycling plant with her school and is inspired by the idea of transforming the old caravan into a safe and secure new home for Mrs. Tolen.

With the help of her family and friends, Janie sets to work on the caravan. She cleans it up, repairs any damage, and adds new features such as a kitchen and bathroom. The community also comes together to help, donating furniture, appliances, and materials to make the transformation possible.

Despite the challenges that come their way, Janie and her team are determined to make Mrs. Tolen's new home a success. They work tirelessly, painting, decorating, and installing new fixtures. Finally, after months of hard work, the caravan is transformed into a beautiful and comfortable home for Mrs. Tolen.

The story teaches children about the importance of resilience, adaptability, and community. It shows that even in the face of adversity, with a little imagination and hard work, anything is possible. It also highlights the value of traditional Traveller values and the importance of preserving them for future generations.

Overall, "The Caravan" is a beautiful and inspiring story that will resonate with children and adults alike. It is a testament to the strength and determination of the human spirit and the power of community.

Weight: 240g
Dimension: 268 x 245 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786286147