The Full Freezer is thrilled to announce the release of The Magic Pause Button, a captivating and inspiring children’s book by Kate Hall, with vibrant illustrations by Alexia Pinchbeck. This engaging, eco-conscious book is designed to teach children aged 3-7 the value of reducing food waste, encouraging them to make a positive difference to the planet—one freezer-friendly tip at a time!
Endorsed by Dr. Xand van Tulleken, who praises it as “a wonderful, beautifully illustrated book and a great way of getting children on board with reducing food waste and saving money,” The Magic Pause Button is an ideal introduction to sustainability for young readers.
Synopsis:
The story follows Grace, the young protagonist of The Magic Pause Button, as she seeks ways to help the planet but is unsure where to start. Her adventure begins when she discovers her own “magic pause button”—a powerful tool that stops food waste in its tracks! With her new knowledge, Grace motivates her family and friends to join her in saving food, time, and money. Through this touching tale, children will discover practical ways to freeze food and prevent waste in a fun and engaging manner.
Key Features of The Magic Pause Button:
- A playful yet educational look at how reducing food waste benefits both the planet and our wallets.
- A beginner’s guide to organising your freezer, maximising space, and ensuring food is preserved properly.
- A handy reference to more than 30 foods that can be frozen to reduce waste.
- A bonus recipe for delicious, homemade banana ice cream that children will enjoy!
Banana Ice Cream Recipe (From the Book!):
Whip up a healthy treat with this easy, no-added-sugar recipe for banana ice cream:
- Slice some ripe bananas.
- Freeze the slices overnight on a lined baking tray to prevent them from sticking together.
- Blend the frozen banana slices in a food processor, occasionally scraping the sides, until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy your delicious, one-ingredient banana ice cream! If you like, add sprinkles or change up the flavour with nut butter, chocolate spread, or frozen berries!
Ideal For Parents Seeking:
- Eco-friendly, sustainability-themed books for children
- Simple, child-friendly recipes like banana ice cream
- Positive, uplifting stories about taking action on climate change
- Practical everyday tips for greener living
The Magic Pause Button delivers an inspiring message for young readers, showing them that small actions can make a big impact in protecting the environment. Pre-order your copy now, or give it as a Christmas gift, and join Grace in learning the magic of freezing food, reducing waste, and helping the planet!
Author Kate Hall from The Full Freezer shares, “I originally drafted the story of The Magic Pause Button with my daughter back in 2021. I hoped we could create something to help her more easily explain to her friends what her Mummy does for a living, and share some handy tips and tricks with them. But, as it was the early days of building my business, and we were in the throes of the pandemic, this file just ended up sitting unread on my laptop.
‘In 2023, I stumbled across an illustrator that I loved on Instagram (@alexiapinchbeck), but it wasn’t until May 2024 that I finally found the courage to reach out to her to see if she would be interested in collaborating.
‘Over the past three years of growing The Full Freezer, I have lost count of the number of times that adults have said to me that they wish they had been taught what I teach in school. So, whilst the book is still there to help my daughter and share some tips, it now has a deeper purpose.
‘Whilst I can’t change the curriculum, or make food waste the top of the agenda for schools, I can try to reach as many young people as possible with this story, so that they grow up with the knowledge their parents missed out on. My hope now is that this book can help future generations (and their parents!) to understand the importance of reducing our food waste (both for the planet, and our purses) and how our home freezers can help us to do this with ease.”
Release Date: 10 October 2024 (Available for Pre-Order Now)
Publisher: The Full Freezer
Format: Paperback
Price: £6.99
ISBN: 9781399988063