Before he was a famous movie star known around the world, Charlie Chaplin was just a hungry little boy roaming the streets of London. Life was not easy for five-year-old Charlie. His father was gone, and his mother was often sick. But one day, he stepped onto a stage to take his mother's place. As he sang and drew laughs from the crowd, a shower of coins fell at his feet, and a brilliant entertainer was born. This creative story takes you through Charlie's tough childhood, showing how he and his mother survived by making up funny stories about the people walking past their window. You will discover how Charlie learned that sadness and laughter often go hand in hand. By watching the wobbly walk of an old man, he found the inspiration for his famous Little Tramp character. It reminds us we can always find a reason to smile.