Saturday at the Food Pantry
Brizida Magro
(Illustrator)
Description
Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month
A sensitive story about food insecurity.
Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | September 15, 2021 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807572368 |
| Dimensions | 10.2 X 8.4 X 0.4 inches | 0.8 pounds |
About the Author
Diane O'Neill holds a BA in writing/English with honors from Columbia College and an MFA with distinction from National University. She has a passion for social justice and lives in Chicago.
Reviews
"Eminently helpful, affirming, and necessary."--Kirkus Reviews
"The book gently destigmatizes food insecurity without being preachy; soft illustrations show friendly shoppers and workers, making the pantry look like a welcoming place."--The Horn Book, Book Bundles
Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month
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