Lulu and the Hunger Monster ™
Grade K-4
Ages 5-9
Lexile 610L
Format Hardback
Trim Size 8" x 10"
Language English
ISBN 9781631985461
Item 899391
Page Count 40
Description
—Jeff Bridges, actor and anti-hunger advocate
When 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?
This 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
Editorial Reviews
Praise for Lulu and the Hunger Monster™
“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.”—Jeff Bridges, actor and anti-hunger advocate
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Madeleine Ranson
Oct. 25, 2020
As an elementary school teacher I would definitely recommend Lulu and the Hunger Monster! This beautifully written story is developmentally appropriate for ages TK and up. As a read aloud it offers rich opportunities to discuss empathy, friendship, self-care, childhood hunger, speaking up ... Read More
Mary
Oct. 22, 2020
Lulu and the Hunger Monster is a story about the realities of food insecurity from a child’s perspective. The child Lulu’s hunger is made manifest as a literal monster trailing around behind her, as a constant burden she must bear. The ... Read More
Johnny L
Oct. 20, 2020
This story illustrates the way that financial strain and hunger burrow into the minds of children. The main character Lulu is instantly charming and sympathetic, representing an all too common and quiet struggle. Using lovely imagery by Sheryl Murray and clear language by ... Read More
Julie Yurko
Oct. 1, 2020
Lulu and the Hunger Monster is a beautifully written and illustrated book about a young girl who is hungry. It shares how being hungry impacts her, physically and emotionally, and how she and her family bravely ask for help from their local food ... Read More
Lauren Anderson
Sept. 30, 2020
This is a wonderful and insightful book for children to learn about the topics of food insecurity and hunger in the classroom. I’m a speech-language pathologist who has worked in various school settings with students from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds, and ... Read More
Laura Shields
Sept. 25, 2020
Not only is Lulu and the Hunger Monster a lovely read with sweet illustrations, but also it is a perfect way to help struggling families and kids know that their situation is not shameful and that there are compassionate people and helpful resources ... Read More
Emily
Sept. 18, 2020
I teach in Oakland Public schools and I have been looking for a children's book that talks about hunger in an appropriate and relatable way for years. Lulu and the Hunger Monster has beautiful illustrations and a powerful story for students of ... Read More
Sue LaNeve
Sept. 18, 2020
I loved the way Erik wove Lulu’s humor into the heart-wrenching reality of her hunger, how he showed the effects of hunger in child-relatable examples, and how the ending reveals the life-changing oasis and need for food banks. This book has inspired ... Read More