About This Book
"Welcome Comfort" tells the poignant story of a young foster child named Welcome, who struggles with loneliness and the feeling of being an outsider, especially during Christmas. He doubts the magic of the season, having no stable family or presents. His life changes when he befriends Mr. Hamp, the kind school custodian, who assures him that Santa Claus is real. Through Mr. Hamp's compassion and a truly extraordinary Christmas Eve adventure, Welcome experiences the wonder of giving, the warmth of friendship, and the profound joy of belonging. This book beautifully explores themes of found family, kindness, and the enduring spirit of Christmas, making it a perfect read for children aged 4-11.
Welcome Comfort, a lonely foster child, is assured by his friend the school custodian that there is a Santa Claus, but he does not discover the truth until one wondrous and surprising Christmas Eve.
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loneliness
Discussion Prompts
1
How did Welcome feel at the beginning of the story? Have you ever felt that way?
2
What did Mr. Hamp do that made him such a good friend to Welcome?
3
What do you think "the truth about Santa Claus" means in this story?
4
How did Welcome's feelings change throughout the book?
5
What does it mean to have a "found family"?
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