Take a look at my new children’s book about a cape wearing carrot
I am delighted to introduce you to “Meir Carrot and the Happy Shopper – A Food Bank Tale”.
Proceeds go to Meir Panim Food Banks in Israel.
Join a boy named Danny, a magical carrot named Meir, and a bunch of other entertaining characters on an adventure that begins when Danny goes to volunteer at his local Israeli food bank.
Written for reading (or singing aloud), I hope you and the children in your life will be both touched and energized by this bright, boisterous, and timely tale of sharing and caring.
So what’s Madelaine doing publishing a book about a magical talking carrot and his friends?!
Well, it popped into my head after a morning spent volunteering the Meir Panim food bank in Or Akiva, Israel.
I was inspired to share a taster of this model of resilience in our Land of Milk of Honey, to raise funds for the food bank, and to try to change the labeling of “receivers”/ “clients”/”people in need” to something more egalitarian and respectful. After all they are simply “shoppers” who are not required to pay for the food they receive.
Together with children’s illustrator Shirley Waisman – one of Israel’s most popular and talented children’s book artists- we have created a colorful cast of characters based on the real people I encountered at the food bank, along with personified talking and singing vegetables.
Please enjoy visiting the book’s website.
https://www.meircarrot.com/
Buy copies online for your family and friends.
Snuggle up to read this story, and enjoy precious moments of joy and education, together.
Also available from
Katamon Books – 45, HaPalmach Street, Jerusalem
Emek Refaim Books- 21, Emek Refaim, Jerusalem
With Love from
Madelaine
https://www.madelaineblack.com