{"title":"Vin Vogel","description":"\u003cp\u003eVin Vogel's stories capture the heart and imagination of young readers, offering gentle tales filled with warmth and humour. Through relatable characters and everyday adventures, \u003cem\u003eMaddi's Fridge\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies Vogel’s ability to explore friendship and kindness with simplicity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children discovering the joy of reading, Vogel's books invite reflection and empathy without ever losing a sense of lightness. These tales provide thoughtful insights into childhood, wrapped in accessible and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maddis-fridge-by-vin-vogel-9781947277762","title":"Maddi's Fridge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People\u003cbr\u003e2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award\u003cbr\u003e2015 MLA Mitten Award Honour\u003cbr\u003eHuman Rights in Children's Literature Honour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith humour and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighbourhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia's fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi's house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi's family doesn't have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she'll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she's faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi's empty fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with colourful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others. A call to action section, with six effective ways for children to help fight hunger and information on anti-hunger groups, is also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaddi's Fridge\u003c\/em\u003e by Vin Vogel and Lois Brandt delivers an important message about caring and community through the eyes of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486800396524,"sku":"9781947277762","price":16.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/cf31272ca38a20f55b68fde5c750a55b.jpg?v=1775778950"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vin-vogel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}