{"product_id":"maddis-fridge-9781947277762","title":"Maddi's Fridge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis children's picture book addresses poverty and hunger, raising awareness through humor and warmth. Best friends Sofia and Maddi learn that Maddi's family doesn't have enough money to fill their fridge, and Sofia promises to keep this discovery a secret. The book teaches important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others and includes a call to action section for children to help fight hunger. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 32 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 01 June 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flashlight Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of numerous prestigious awards, including the 2014 Christopher Award, the 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award, the 2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor, and the 2015 Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor, this children's picture book is a heartfelt and humorous exploration of poverty and hunger. Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, attend the same school, and play in the same park, yet their lives couldn't be more different. Sofia's fridge at home is stocked with nutritious food, while Maddi's fridge remains empty. Sofia discovers this secret and promises Maddi that she will keep it a secret. However, as Sofia grows more concerned for her friend, she faces a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi's empty fridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilled with vibrant and captivating artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity, while imparting valuable lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. An engaging call to action section is also included, offering six effective ways for children to contribute to fighting hunger and providing information on antihunger groups.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough its engaging narrative and relatable characters, this picture book encourages children to think critically about social issues and take action to make a positive difference in the world. It serves as a powerful tool for promoting empathy, compassion, and understanding, and is an essential addition to any classroom or home library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 131g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 203 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781947277762\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lois Brandt,Vin Vogel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44096822673658,"sku":"9781947277762","price":5.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1671185282064_book.jpg?v=1671358289","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/maddis-fridge-9781947277762","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}