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Maddi's Fridge: A Deep Dive into Organization, Efficiency, and Deliciousness



Are you tired of staring into the abyss of a disorganized refrigerator, desperately searching for that elusive leftover container? Does the thought of meal prepping feel more daunting than climbing Mount Everest? Then you've come to the right place! This comprehensive guide explores the world of "Maddi's Fridge," a system designed not just for organization, but for maximizing freshness, minimizing waste, and inspiring culinary creativity. We'll delve into practical strategies, helpful tips, and even some delicious recipe ideas to help you transform your refrigerator from a chaotic mess into a well-oiled, food-producing machine. Get ready to unlock the secrets to a happier, healthier, and more efficient kitchen life!


H2: Understanding the Maddi's Fridge Philosophy



The core principle behind Maddi's Fridge isn't about a specific product or brand, but rather a mindset. It’s about approaching your refrigerator with intentionality and a strategic plan. This means:

Strategic Storage: Knowing where to place items based on their expiration dates and frequency of use.
Clear Labeling: Utilizing clear, concise labels to easily identify contents and their expiration dates.
First In, First Out (FIFO): Consciously using older items before newer ones to prevent waste.
Regular Cleaning: Maintaining a clean and organized space prevents the buildup of unwanted odors and potential food hazards.


H2: Implementing the Maddi's Fridge System: A Step-by-Step Guide



Transforming your refrigerator into a Maddi's Fridge masterpiece is a manageable process, broken down into these easy steps:


H3: The Great Purge and Cleanse



Before you even think about organization, you need a clean slate. Empty your refrigerator completely. Toss out expired items, and give the shelves and drawers a thorough cleaning. This will provide a fresh start and allow you to assess your current inventory.


H3: Strategic Zone Organization



Think of your refrigerator as having distinct zones:

Produce Zone: Store fruits and vegetables in designated crisper drawers. Consider using reusable produce bags to keep things fresh and organized.
Dairy Zone: Keep dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt together, ideally towards the back where it's cooler.
Meat & Seafood Zone: Store raw meats and seafood on the lowest shelf to prevent dripping onto other foods.
Leftover Zone: Clearly label and date all leftovers to ensure they are consumed within a reasonable timeframe.
Drink Zone: Designate a specific area for beverages to avoid clutter.


H3: Mastering Labeling and Dating



Clear labeling is crucial. Use removable labels or a dry-erase marker to clearly indicate the contents and expiration date of each container. This will help prevent food waste and make it easier to find what you need.


H3: Embrace the Power of FIFO



This simple principle ensures that you use older items before newer ones. Arrange your food in such a way that older items are at the front and easily accessible.


H2: Beyond Organization: Maximizing Freshness and Minimizing Waste



The Maddi's Fridge system extends beyond just organization; it's about preserving the quality and lifespan of your food.

Proper Storage Techniques: Understand the best ways to store different types of food to maintain their freshness. For example, leafy greens should be stored in airtight containers or wrapped in paper towels.
Creative Meal Planning: Plan your meals ahead of time, using up ingredients before they expire. This reduces waste and ensures you're utilizing everything you buy.
Freezing for the Future: Freeze excess fruits, vegetables, and leftovers to extend their shelf life and prevent waste.


H2: Recipe Inspiration: Making the Most of Maddi's Fridge



A well-organized fridge naturally inspires culinary creativity. Here’s a simple recipe idea to get you started:

Quick Leftover Chicken and Veggie Stir-fry: Use leftover cooked chicken and any assorted vegetables you have on hand to create a quick and healthy stir-fry. Simply sauté the vegetables with your favorite sauce and add the chicken for a satisfying and easy meal.


Conclusion



Adopting the Maddi's Fridge system is a journey towards a more organized, efficient, and enjoyable kitchen experience. By implementing the strategies outlined above, you can transform your refrigerator from a source of frustration to a culinary powerhouse, minimizing waste, maximizing freshness, and inspiring delicious meals.


FAQs



Q1: How often should I clean my refrigerator using the Maddi’s Fridge method?
A1: Aim for a thorough cleaning at least once a month, but spot-cleaning as needed is recommended to maintain hygiene and prevent odor buildup.


Q2: What type of containers are best for Maddi's Fridge?
A2: Reusable, airtight containers are ideal for storing leftovers and keeping produce fresh. Glass and BPA-free plastic are good options.


Q3: What if I don't have a lot of space in my refrigerator?
A3: Focus on vertical stacking and utilizing shelf risers to maximize space. Consider removing items you don't regularly use to free up room.


Q4: How do I deal with food that's about to expire?
A4: Prioritize those items in your meal planning. Consider freezing them if possible to extend their shelf life.


Q5: Is the Maddi's Fridge system suitable for large families?
A5: Absolutely! The principles of organization, labeling, and FIFO apply regardless of the size of your household. You may just need more containers and a more robust meal planning strategy.


  maddis fridge: Maddi's Fridge Lois Brandt, Vin Vogel, 2014-11-01 Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, 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. Filled with colorful 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 antihunger groups, is also included.
  maddis fridge: The Chowpatty Cooking Club Lubaina Bandukwala, 2022-01-17 Bombay, 1942 With Mahatma Gandhi's call to the British to Quit India, the city has become a hotbed of revolutionary activity-student protests, secret magazines and even an underground People's Radio which broadcasts news that the British want concealed. Sakina and her friends Zenobia and Mehul desperately want to be part of this struggle for freedom. But there is little that they are permitted to do. But at least, they are trying to do something useful, while their mothers are only running a cooking club ... The Songs of Freedom series explores the lives of children across India during the struggle for independence.
  maddis fridge: Don't Wake the Dragon Bianca Schulze, Clever Publishing, 2020-05-19 Don’t Wake the Dragon is a fantastic and interactive bedtime story featuring a sound-asleep dragon who under no circumstances is to be woken up! Children are tasked with checking in on the sleeping dragon as the castle cook drops his pots and pans and when the knights throw a loud birthday party. It isn’t until the whole kingdom settles down that the dragon wakes up. What is the kingdom to do? Designed to be read aloud and interacted with, parents will take pleasure in the playful text as much as children will enjoy gently rocking the book from side to side as they sing the dragon a lullaby. When the story finally comes to an end, and the gentle lullaby is repeated, the dragon (and the child!) is encouraged to drift off to sleep. The whimsical and colorful illustrations enable the dragon to jump off the page and will delight the reader with its humor and personality on every page. Creates a wonderful bedtime ritual with children that they will look forward to every night.
  maddis fridge: Maddi's Fridge Lois Brandt, 2018-03-21 This enhanced eBook features read-along narration. Winner of: 2014 Christopher Award, Books for Young People 2014 ILA Primary Fiction Award 2015 MLA Mitten Award Honor Human Rights in Children's Literature Honor With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, 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. Filled with colorful 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 antihunger groups, is also included.
  maddis fridge: I Am a Bear Jean-Francois Dumont, 2015-09-08 A homeless bear living in a city has a hard time getting by, but when a little girl makes friends with him, his life becomes brighter.
  maddis fridge: Don’t Push the Button! Bill Cotter, 2013-11 There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button. (Seriously, don't even think about it!) Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen? Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button. Uh, oh.
  maddis fridge: Carla's Sandwich Debbie Herman, 2015-06-01 This charming story presents a new way for young children to understand how to creatively embrace who they are, no matter what others think. Carla's lunch box is filled with odd delights like the Olive, Pickle and Green Bean Sandwich, the Banana-Cottage-Cheese Delight, and the unforgettable Chopped Liver, Potato Chips, and Cucumber Combo. To Carla, they are delicious and creative lunches, but her teasing classmates are unconvinced and abandon her at the lunch table to eat her bizarre sandwiches alone. One day, however, tables turn when Buster—the worst tease of all—forgets his lunch on the day of the picnic and Carla thoughtfully offers him her extra sandwich. Her own spirited nature helps Carla teach her classmates that unusual can actually be good. Lively illustrations help showcase the book's messages of acceptance, tolerance, individuality, and creativity, and the funny plot and authentic dialogue are sure to make this tale a favorite among elementary school children. Carla's creative sandwich solutions provide young chefs-to-be with the inspiration to create sandwich masterpieces of their own.
  maddis fridge: Sophie's Animal Parade Amy Dixon, 2015-05-05 Mama calls it Sophie’s imagination, but Sophie calls it magic. Everything Sophie draws comes to life, and one day when Sophie feels lonely, she decides to draw a friend. But the polar bear cub isn’t very happy in Sophie’s room, where it is much too warm. So Sophie tries again. But the duck wants to swim in a pool full of water. And the giraffe is too tall for the tiny room! It isn’t long after the elephant shows up that things begin to get a little too wild and Sophie must demand that everyone go outside. In the backyard, with all her new friends, Sophie meets someone new—someone who happens to be an expert lion trainer. It looks like Sophie’s magic may have worked after all. Featuring a charming crew of animals and two children who believe in magic, this sweet and funny picture book teaches children to combat loneliness with creativity, persistence, and a little imagination. Filled with the lovely watercolor illustrations of Katia Wish, Amy Dixon’s Sophie’s Animal Parade takes children on a journey toward friendship. Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers—picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
  maddis fridge: Expressed Protein Ligation Miquel Vila-Perelló, 2020-03-07 This book provides a comprehensive overview of Expressed Protein Ligation (EPL), detailing methods and protocols to generate site-specifically modified proteins. Chapters include an overview of the protein semi-synthesis field, as well as related areas that have contributed to the development of EPL such as protein splicing and peptide synthesis. Following the introductory chapters, the rest of the book guides readers through protocols to perform EPL reactions, methods to synthesize peptide thioesters and to perform peptide and protein ligations, label proteins inside living cells, protocols for the semi-synthesis of phorphorylated, glycosylated and ubiquitylated proteins, synthesis and assembly of assymetrically modified nucleosomes, use of ligation auxiliaries and synthesis of cyclic proteins, as well as novel desulfurization strategies and use of selective Cys side chain protection to obtain precisely modified proteins.Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Expressed Protein Ligation: Methods and Protocols will ensure successful implementation of protein semi-synthesis methods to further study the structure and function of proteins.
  maddis fridge: When a Dragon Moves In Jodi Moore, 2015-01-01 On a beautiful day at the beach, a young boy brings his bucket, shovel, and imagination, and builds a perfect sand castle. Right away, a dragon moves in. The boy decides to befriend his dragon and they spend time roaming the shore, flying a kite, braving the waves, defying bullies, and roasting marshmallows—all while Dad is busy sunbathing and Mom is engrossed in her book. Unfortunately, no one believes the boy when he tries to share the news of this magnificent creature. That's when the mischief begins, and the dragon becomes a force to be reckoned with. While adults will recognize the naughty antics as a ploy for attention, children will dissolve into giggles as the dragon devours every last sandwich, blows bubbles in the lemonade, and leaves claw prints in the brownies. Maybe the dragon really is running amok on the beach, or maybe it's a little boy's imagination that is running wild.
  maddis fridge: Louise Loves Art Kelly Light, 2014-09-09 For fans of Olivia and Eloise, this stunning debut from Kelly Light is an irresistible story about the importance of creativity in all its forms. Meet Louise. Louise loves art more than anything. It's her imagination on the outside. She is determined to create a masterpiece—her pièce de résistance! Louise also loves Art, her little brother. This is their story. Louise Loves Art is a celebration of the brilliant artist who resides in all of us.
  maddis fridge: Never Play Music Right Next to the Zoo John Lithgow, 2013-10-22 A lively and lyrical picture book jaunt from actor and author John Lithgow! Oh, children! Remember! Whatever you may do, Never play music right next to the zoo. They’ll burst from their cages, each beast and each bird, Desperate to play all the music they’ve heard. A concert gets out of hand when the animals at the neighboring zoo storm the stage and play the instruments themselves in this hilarious picture book based on one of John Lithgow’s best-loved tunes.
  maddis fridge: A Creative Writer's Kit Judy Reeves, 2003-08-01 Judy Reeves provides direction, support, and practical tips for the novice and seasoned writer alike. An experienced workshop leader, Judy evokes the muse in every writer through engaging exercises and clear instructions. Her kit offers dynamic tools for creative writing: a perpetual book of days with a year's worth of writing topics, a deck of inspiration cards, a journal, and elegant writing instruments--all packaged in a portable, attractive, portfolio-style tri-fold box that features gusseted envelopes, pen loops, lay-flat binding, and an embedded magnet closure. The book of days offers evocative writing prompts, culled from hundreds of writing workshops, and is a muse in itself. The journal is liberally sprinkled with sophisticated literary quotations, and it features an embedded elastic strap to contain all the ephemera that writers collect.The unique Portfolio Box will be shrink-wrapped. A detailed product shot and descriptive copy will be displayed on a removable sticker on the back of the box. Upscale design. Object value.
  maddis fridge: The Scarecrow's Hat Ken Brown, 2011-02-01 In this classroom favorite, a resourceful chicken enlists her farm friends to get a coveted hat from Scarecrow. A delightful circular tale and fall read-aloud! Chicken really admires Scarecrow's straw hat. Scarecrow would gladly trade his hat for a walking stick to rest his tired arms. Chicken doesn't have a walking stick to trade—but she knows someone who does. Author-illustrator Ken Brown pairs vivid, realistic watercolors with an inventive plot, engaging sequencing, and repetition to tell a charming circular story packed with relatable themes of friendship, bartering, and problem-solving. This award-winning title is an ideal story time choice for autumn and harvest themes.
  maddis fridge: I Need My Monster Amanda Noll, 2009-04-01 Scholastic Book Club Selection Alabama Camellia Award list, 2010-11, K-1 category A unique monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this picture book relies on the power of humor over fear, appeals to a child's love for creatures both alarming and absurd, and glorifies the scope of a child's imagination. One night, when Ethan checks under his bed for his monster, Gabe, he finds a note from him instead: Gone fishing. Back in a week. Ethan knows that without Gabe's familiar nightly scares he doesn't stand a chance of getting to sleep, so Ethan interviews potential substitutes to see if they've got the right equipment for the job—pointy teeth, sharp claws, and a long tail—but none of them proves scary enough for Ethan. When Gabe returns sooner than expected from his fishing trip, Ethan is thrilled. It turns out that Gabe didn't enjoy fishing because the fish scared too easily.
  maddis fridge: The Can Man Laura E. Williams, 2017-08 This title explores the topic of homelessness from a child's perspective, with additional lessons about unemployment, savings, and wants versus needs.
  maddis fridge: Braids! Robert Munsch, 2019-11-05 Ashley loves her beautiful hair-- but braiding it takes FOREVER. Maybe Grandma can help?
  maddis fridge: Chocolate Me! Taye Diggs, 2011-09-27 A timely book about how it feels to be teased and taunted, and how each of us is sweet and lovely and delicious on the inside, no matter how we look. The boy is teased for looking different than the other kids. His skin is darker, his hair curlier. He tells his mother he wishes he could be more like everyone else. And she helps him to see how beautiful he really, truly is. For years before they both achieved acclaim in their respective professions, good friends Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans wanted to collaborate on Chocolate Me!, a book based on experiences of feeling different and trying to fit in as kids. Now, both men are fathers and see more than ever the need for a picture book that encourages all people, especially kids, to love themselves.
  maddis fridge: How I Met My Monster Amanda Noll, 2019-11-03 One night, when Ethan reaches under his bed for a toy truck, he finds this note instead: Monsters! Meet here for final test. Ethan is sure his parents are trying to trick him into staying under the covers, until he sees five colorful sets of eyes blinking at him from beneath the bed. Soon, a colorful parade of quirky, squeaky little monsters compete to become Ethan's monster. But only the little green monster, Gabe, has the perfect blend of stomach-rumbling and snorting needed to get Ethan into bed and keep him there so he falls asleep—which as everyone knows, is the real reason for monsters under beds. With its perfect balance of giggles and shivers, this silly-spooky prequel to the award-winning I Need My Monster and Hey, That's MY Monster! will keep young readers entertained.
  maddis fridge: Lobstah Gahden Alli Brydon, EG Keller, 2021-04-06 With pictures from the illustrator behind Last Week Tonight's A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo, this delightfully punny story about ocean life, conservation, and cooperation is perfect for sparking conversations in the classroom and at home. Walt is a proud lobstah whose greatest dream is winning the annual Swell Gahdens contest. But year after year that honor always goes to his chowdah-head neighbor Milton. One day, when heaps of gahbage show up in their yahds, the rival lobstahs must join forces to save their beloved gahdens from the trash floating down from above. Our oceans are beautiful, colorful, diverse ecosystems that are home to over a million species of underwater creatures. Unfortunately, humans are putting our friends under the sea at risk by polluting Earth's oceans daily. Lobstah Gahden will help kids understand the importance of conservation, and additional backmatter about sea life and pollution will give readers practical ways they can help preserve our oceans.
  maddis fridge: Hey, That's MY Monster! Amanda Noll, 2018-03-21 This enhanced eBook features read-along narration. Winner: CLC Seal of Approval 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards, Silver, Preschool/Early Reader Fantasy Finalist: 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards 2017 PNBA Long-List When Ethan looks under the bed for his monster, he finds this note instead: So long, kid. Gotta go. Someone needs me more than you do. –Gabe How will Ethan ever get to sleep without his monster's familiar, comforting snorts? And who could need Gabe more than Ethan does? Gabe must have gone to Ethan's little sister's room! She has been climbing out of bed every night to play, and obviously needs a monster to help her get to sleep – but not HIS monster! Ethan tries to help his sister find her own monster, but none are the perfect blend of cute and creepy. Just when it seems that Ethan will lose his monster forever, an uninvited, tutu-toting little monster full of frightening fun appears. Following in the spooky-silly tradition of I Need My Monster, here's another irresistible monster-under-the-bed story with the perfect balance of giggles and shivers.
  maddis fridge: Recipe for Disaster Aimee Lucido, 2021-09-14 In this heartfelt middle school drama, Hannah's schemes for throwing her own bat mitzvah unleash family secrets, create rivalries with best friends, and ultimately teach Hannah what being Jewish is all about. With a delicious mix of prose, poetry, and recipes, this hybrid novel is another fresh, thoughtful, and accessible Versify novel that is cookin’. - New York Times Best-Selling Author Kwame Alexander Hannah Malfa-Adler is Jew . . . ish. Not that she really thinks about it. She'd prefer to focus on her favorite pastime: baking delicious food! But when her best friend has a beyond-awesome Bat Mitzvah, Hannah starts to feel a little envious ...and a little left out. Despite her parents firm no, Hannah knows that if she can learn enough about her own faith, she can convince her friends that the party is still in motion. As the secrets mount, a few are bound to explode. When they do, Hannah learns that being Jewish isn't about having a big party and a fancy dress and a first kiss -- it's about actually being Jewish. Most importantly, Hannah realizes that the only person's permission she needs to be Jewish, is her own.
  maddis fridge: If Your Monster Won't Go To Bed Denise Vega, 2017-03-14 For fans of How to Babysit a Grandpa comes a tongue-in-cheek story that is a step-by-step manual for putting your monster to bed. If you have a monster that won’t go to bed, don’t bother asking your parents to help. They know a lot about putting kids to bed, but nothing about putting monsters to bed. It’s not their fault; they’re just not good at it. Read this book instead. It will tell you what to feed your monster before bed (it’s not warm milk), and what to sing to your monster (it’s not a soothing lullaby), and what to read to your monster to send him off to dreamland in no time (the scarier, the better). Just make sure you don’t get too good at putting monsters to bed—or you might have a BIG problem on your hands! Praise for Zachariah OHora: “The text is pitch-perfect, and the art is its match.” —Chicago Tribune (Wolfie the Bunny) “Picture books with hip, quirky illustrations that are not just funny but also have plenty of heart are hard to find. The stylish My Cousin Momo by Zachariah OHora has it all.” —The Boston Globe (My Cousin Momo) [set star] “OHora’s acrylic paintings are the heart of this tale. They clearly show everyone’s feelings . . . and there are brilliant bits of humor and whimsy.” —School Library Journal, starred review (Wolfie the Bunny) “OHora could paint stones in the street and make them funny.” —Publishers Weekly (My Cousin Momo)
  maddis fridge: Saturday at the Food Pantry Diane O'Neill, 2021-09-15 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?
  maddis fridge: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Barbara Robinson, 1983 The six mean Herdman kids lie, steal, smoke cigars (even the girls) and then become involved in the community Christmas pageant.
  maddis fridge: Gidion's Knot Johnna Adams, 2014-03-03 Over the course of a parent/teacher conference, a grieving mother and an emotionally overwhelmed primary school teacher have a fraught conversation about the tragic suicide of the mother's son, Gidion. Gidion may have been bullied severely—or he may have been an abuser. As his story is slowly uncovered, the women try to reconstruct a satisfying explanation for Gidion's act and come to terms with excruciating feelings of culpability.
  maddis fridge: The Recess Queen Alexis O'Neill, 2016-06-28 An irrepressible new girl dethrones the reigning recess bully by becoming her friend in this infectious playground romp. Mean Jean was Recess Queen and nobody said any different.Nobody swung until Mean Jean swung.Nobody kicked until Mean Jean kicked.Nobody bounced until Mean Jean bounced.If kids ever crossed her, she'd push 'em and smoosh 'emlollapaloosh 'em, hammer 'em, slammer 'emkitz and kajammer 'em.Until a new kid came to school!Parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (which happens without adult intervention).A lively story about the power of kindness and friendship -- Publishers WeeklyA lighthearted look at a serious topic in schools and on playgrounds everywhere... -- School Library JournalGreat for reading aloud and joining in. -- Booklist
  maddis fridge: I Love My Dragon Jodi Moore, 2019-08-01 With a little free time, some hands-on play, and a big imagination, magical things can happen. In I Love My Dragon, a dragon-loving boy shares the many ways he and his dragon have fun together. Babies and toddlers will love seeing the pair play together at home, in the pool, at the beach, and more.
  maddis fridge: Little Lost Nun Melinda Johnson, 2021-08-03 What happens when you do the wrong thing for the right reason? In thisrelatable story of the restorative power of friendship, twogirls-Nina, who has everything, and Tabitha, who has almostnothing-find the strength they need to heal from a very sad day withthe help of nuns both little and life-sized.Little Lost Nun:-Has two protagonists.-Features diverse characters.-Includes brilliant, evocative color illustrations.-Is a perfect choice for church book clubs for kids.
  maddis fridge: It's Christmas, David! David Shannon, 2016-09-27 The bestselling star of No, David! turns Christmas traditions upside down with laugh-aloud humor. Readers of all ages will vividly remember trying to peek at hidden gift packages; writing scrolls of wish lists to Santa; and struggling to behave at formal Christmas dinner parties. Always in the background, we know Santa Claus is watching, soon to decide if David deserves a shiny new fire truck or a lump of coal under the tree. From playing with delicate ornaments to standing in an endlessly long line for Santa, here are common Christmas activities--but with David's naughty trimmings. A surefire hit that is destined to be an annual classic.
  maddis fridge: Chocolate Milk, Por Favor Maria Dismondy, Donna Farrell, Nancy Day, Elizabeth Supan, 2016-06-01 While the other kids happily bound into the classroom, Gabe stands with his mother outside the door, timid and unsure about walking into school. That's because Gabe is the new kid at school and he doesn't speak English. Gabe is from another country. With English as a second language, starting school felt scary and intimidating. How would he know what to do? What would the other kids think? The teacher goes out of her way to make Gabe feel welcome and encourages the other kids to celebrate diversity with empathy. But that doesn't stop Johnny from going out of his way to be unkind. Chocolate Milk, Por Favor illustrates how actions speak louder than words and drives home the importance of celebrating diversity, kindness, inclusion and empathy. Because no matter what language you speak, kindness is the universal language of all. Learn how to celebrate differences in this powerful story and discover how chocolate milk plays a major role in the discovery of the real universal language. &⭐&⭐&⭐&⭐&⭐Heartwarming and real! Every child should read this book. It can help children understand their feelings when they meet someone different from themselves and help them find a common ground. – Verified Amazon review This book is the perfect complement to other books in your home or school library that focus on ESL, diversity and empathy. Like the work of Bobbi Kates (We're Different, We're the Same - Sesame Street) and Shannon Olsen (Our Class is a Family.) Maria Dismondy is a sought-after author, publisher and public speaker. Although fictional, Chocolate Milk, Por Favor is based on a true story from Maria's own life. This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide is available for free download from the Cardinal Rule Press website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to explore the topic further and deepen comprehension.
  maddis fridge: The Teddy Bear , 2005-08 A teddy bear, lost by the little boy who loves him, still feels loved after being rescued by a homeless man.
  maddis fridge: Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed Emily Pearson, 2002-04-29 This illustrated children’s book celebrates the extraordinary potential of ordinary deeds—showing how one child’s act of kindness can change the world One ordinary day, Ordinary Mary stumbles upon some ordinary blueberries. When she decides to pick them for her neighbor, Mrs. Bishop, her thoughtful act starts a chain reaction that multiplies around the world. Mrs. Bishop makes blueberry muffins and gives them to her paperboy and four others—one of whom is Mr. Stevens, who then helps five different people with their luggage—one of whom is Maria, who then helps five other people—and so on, until the deed comes back to Mary.
  maddis fridge: A Bad Case of Stripes David Shannon, 2016-08-30 It's the first day of school, and Camilla discovers that she is covered from head to toe in stripes, then polka-dots, and any other pattern spoken aloud! With a little help, she learns the secret of accepting her true self, in spite of her peculiar ailment.
  maddis fridge: In November Cynthia Rylant, 2000 Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.
  maddis fridge: Land Shark Beth Ferry, 2015-08-04 Bobby wants a shark for his birthday, so he is disappointed when his parents get him a puppy instead--but this puppy turns out to be a bit of a shark herself.
  maddis fridge: A Home for Leo Vin Vogel, 2018 Leo grew up in the sea with a family of sea lions he loves. When he's reunited with his human parents, he finds he loves them, too.
  maddis fridge: A Plump and Perky Turkey Teresa Bateman, 2013-09-06 The townspeople of Squawk Valley try to trick a turkey into being their Thanksgiving dinner, but are frustrated in their efforts when the turkey tricks them instead.
  maddis fridge: Doing Good Together Jenny Lynn Friedman, Jolene L. Roehlkepartain, 2010 MARCH is Community Social Services Awareness month! Is your organization looking for service project ideas? An increasing number of schools, workplaces, and organizations are doing family service projects as a way to make positive change in their communities. The 101 projects in Doing Good Together answer this growing demand for family service with hands-on projects focused on easing poverty, promoting literacy, supporting the troops, helping the environment, and more.
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