Saturday at the Food Pantry

Diane O'Neill

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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?

Book Details

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Publish Date: Sep 15th, 2021
Pages: 32
Language: English
Edition: undefined - undefined
Dimensions: 10.22in - 8.37in - 0.36in - 0.77lb
EAN: 9780807572368
Recommended age: 04-08
Categories: • Social Themes - Poverty & Homelessness• Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings• Social Themes - New Experience

About the Author

O'Neill, Diane: -

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.

Magro, Brizida: - Brizida Magro is an illustrator and educator based in Boulder, Colorado, who grew up in Portugal. She teaches illustration classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She has a passion for mountains, wandering the world, and bringing stories to life.

Praise for this book

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month

"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