Synopsis
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.- ★★★★☆
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- The Quran and hadith both mention the importance of feeding the poor. Discuss the following hadith, in which Allah is questioning a man about his actions: The Prophet ﷺ said, “Allah says ‘I asked you for food and you did not feed Me.’ [His slave] will say, ‘Lord, how could I feed You when You did not ask me for food and You are the Lord of the universe?’ He will say, ‘Do you not know that My slave so-and-so asked you for food and you did not feed him? Do you not know that if you had fed him, you would have found that action with Me?” (#18, 40 Hadith Qudsi)
- Sofia ran into Maddi’s home and swung open her fridge. Was that good manners?
- Discuss when we should keep a promise and when it’s better to break it. Did Sofia try not to break her promise? How do we know? Why do you think Sofia finally broke her promise? Did she do the right thing?
- Discuss needs vs. wants. Luis loves Cheesy Pizza Bombs. Which treats do you love? Do you get them all the time? Do you need them? What are foods you need vs. foods you want?
Mindful Muslim Review
This story is an eye-opening look into the life of a child who faces food insecurity. Using a relatable story of two friends who help each other through their struggles, the author introduces the reality of hunger in a child-friendly way. The story builds awareness and empathy for those who go hungry. A call-to-action section found in the back matter gives children ways they can help fight hunger in their neighborhoods.
Teaching Tools
Ages: 4-7
Genres: General Fiction
Publisher: Flashlight Press
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