# Free children's book helps families discuss homelessness

> Free digital book by Jeanne Willis helps parents talk about homelessness with children through real stories of people and their dogs.
- Title: Free children's book helps families discuss homelessness
- Summary: Free digital book by Jeanne Willis helps parents talk about homelessness with children through real stories of people and their dogs. St Mungo’s free…
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## New free children's book launches
St Mungo’s launched *Stay! (Together)*, a free digital children’s book by award-winning author Jeanne Willis.
## Real stories of homeless people and dogs
The book follows Arwa and her dog Jacko, and Benny and his dogs Brandy and Casper.
## Arwa’s story of staying with her dog
Arwa fled to London in 2018 to escape war, left her dog behind, reunited in 2021, then found housing through St Mungo’s.

> I would rather be homeless with my dog than without him.
## Benny’s story of dogs saving his life
Benny faced homelessness in 2006, lost his dog Brandy in 2019, found companionship with Casper, and secured housing through St Mungo’s.

> I think my dogs saved my life.
## Research shows parents struggle with homelessness
24% of UK parents find it difficult to discuss homelessness with children in an age-appropriate way.
## Pet-friendly housing helps homeless people
Only 21% of UK homelessness accommodation services accept dogs, but pets provide comfort and stability for people experiencing homelessness.
## How to read the free book
Families can download *Stay! (Together)* for free or listen to a narrated version with St Mungo’s ambassadors.
## Author’s hope for the book
Jeanne Willis hopes the book helps families approach homelessness with compassion and challenges assumptions about homeless people.
## Key takeaway

St Mungo’s free children’s book *Stay! (Together)* uses real stories of homeless people with dogs to help families discuss homelessness in an age-appropriate way.