{"product_id":"lulu-and-the-hunger-monster-tm-hardcover","title":"Lulu and the Hunger Monster (Tm) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eErik Talkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSheryl Murray\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"In this story illustrating the reality of childhood hunger and food insecurity, Lulu invites kids into her world to help them understand what it's like to battle the Hunger Monster. Lulu and the Hunger Monster delivers the right message at the right time, helping readers recognize the problem of childhood hunger and moving them to find solutions.\" \u003cbr\u003e--\u003ci\u003eJeff Bridges, actor and anti-hunger advocate\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Lulu's mother's van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster's name to anyone? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis realistic--and hopeful--story of food insecurity builds awareness of the issue of childhood hunger, increases empathy for people who are food insecure, and demonstrates how anyone can help end hunger. \u003ci\u003eLulu and the Hunger Monster(TM) \u003c\/i\u003eempowers children to destigmatize the issue of hunger before the feeling turns into shame. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author combines years of experience fighting hunger as a food bank CEO with an MFA in writing for young children to craft an honest story of how poverty and food insecurity can affect adults and their children. Lulu's story addresses the effects of hunger on learning and can be used in group settings to address social justice issues in an accessible and encouraging way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLulu and the Hunger Monster\u003c\/i\u003e has been awarded the International Literacy Association's 2021 Social Justice Literature Award and a 2020 Foreword INDIES Honorable Mention, Picture Books, Early Reader (Children's). \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eErik Talkin, \u003c\/b\u003eCEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, is a recognized innovator and leader in America's food bank network. Previously, he was a board member of the California Association of Food Banks and sat on the National Advisory Council of Feeding America. Committed to helping people move from simple charity to building long-term food security, Erik authored \u003ci\u003eHunger into Health\u003c\/i\u003e and has helped create innovative, national-award-winning children's nutrition education programs such as Healthy School Pantry and Kid's Farmers Market. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Erik is also a writer and filmmaker and has served as a principal in two production companies. His short film \u003ci\u003eThe Gallery\u003c\/i\u003e, starring Helena Bonham Carter, was selected for the London Film Festival. He has won an International Television Association Award for writing and directing educational drama and his theatrical work has been produced on the London Fringe. Erik lives in Santa Barbara, California. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSheryl Murray\u003c\/b\u003e grew up in a big family of eight kids where storytelling happened every day, whether it was putting on shows in the backyard, making up bedtime stories, or convincing her mom that it couldn't possibly have been her who drew on the baby. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, where she illustrates books for kids, makes up funny voices for her cats, and occasionally banishes a tricky monster of her own with the help of her two brave girls. Learn more about Sheryl and her work at sherylmurray.com\/portfolio.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lulu and the Hunger Monster\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lower Grades, K-3\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.6\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768106811680,"sku":"9781631985461","price":18.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e9c0243ddfc3e3274ed49ab6778bcbe5.webp?v=1780324837","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lulu-and-the-hunger-monster-tm-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}