Maddi's Fridge
Interactive Story & Games
$1.99
Certified by Educational App Store: "a warm, beautifully illustrated storybook app.... a standout choice for families and classrooms teaching empathy and awareness."
Based on the award-winning picture book loved by educators, parents, and kids alike!
Sofia and Maddi are best friends. But while Sofia’s fridge is full, Maddi’s fridge is almost empty. When she discovers Maddi’s secret, Sofia promises not to tell.
Can Sofia help her friend without breaking her promise?
This beautifully animated and interactive storybook app brings Maddi’s Fridge to life like never before, inviting children to explore themes of empathy, trust, friendship, and childhood hunger through a heartwarming story and engaging play.
FEATURES:
Two Reading Modes
– Read to Me: Enjoy the professionally narrated story with lively animations and synchronized word highlighting, perfect for early readers.
– Read by Myself: Turn off narration and read at your own pace while still enjoying interactive animations.
Tap-to-Discover Interactivity
Touch illustrations to uncover hidden animations and sounds.
Fun & Educational Games
Includes 3 entertaining games with multiple difficulty levels:
– Word Search
– Memory Game
– Color Me!
PLUS a resource guide for helping friends with empty refrigerators.
Award-winning Story
– International Literacy Association (ILA) Children’s and Young Adults’ Book Award
– Christopher Award, Books for Young People
– UN Sustainable Development Goals Reading List – Goal 2: Zero Hunger
– Included on 4 State Book Award lists: MI, NV, TX, and WA
– Read by Actress Jennifer Garner for Storyline Online
Praise for Maddi's Fridge App:
"Maddi’s Fridge is a warm, beautifully illustrated storybook app that transforms an award-winning picture book into a meaningful digital experience. With expressive narration, vocabulary tools, hidden animations, and enriching games, it supports both emotional and academic growth." –Spencer Riley, Educational App Store (5 star rating)
"This app is wonderful.... It’s thoughtfully created, warm, and entirely kid-friendly — a great digital version of the book." –KidLit Grove, blog for parents and educators
"The story itself is beautiful and important, a gentle look at childhood hunger, friendship, and wanting to help someone you care about.... The new Maddi’s Fridge app is such a clever way to bring the book to life.... the app adds a fun, interactive layer that really keeps kids engaged." –Vanesa Josevski, children’s book author
"....a super cute app.... It is the sweetest story about a little girl and her friend who has an empty fridge and she wants to help her get food. It is an animated story, but it also has the actual words on the pages and it highlights each word as it reads it." –Brandy Bruce, K/1 Intervention Specialist, Dawson-Bryant Elementary School
Praise for Maddi’s Fridge (the book):
“...an incredible resource for shining a light on childhood hunger, and an apt tool for teaching empathy to young children.” –Feeding America
“...a great starting point for discussions about hunger, charity, and talking to an adult when something seems wrong with a little friend....” –Children’s Book Review
“...this title is notable.... A thoughtful and well-executed look at the challenge of childhood hunger.” –Kirkus Reviews
Maddi’s Fridge is more than a story—it's a meaningful experience for children and families to enjoy together, with interactive features that spark curiosity and important conversations.
Download now to explore the power of kindness and the importance of helping others.
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Maddi's Fridge
Written by Lois Brandt, illustrated by Vin Vogel
Mobile App copyright © 2026 by Flashlight Press
Mobile App developed with and animated by digiXL
All rights reserved, including the right of reproduction, in whole or in part, in any form.
www.flashlightpress.com/maddis-fridge/
More fun coloring pages to spark your creativity!
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements for a smoother experience.
The developer, URIM Publications, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Identifiers
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- URIM PUBLICATIONS JERUSALEM LTD
- Size
- 151.1 MB
- Category
- Books
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 14.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 14.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 14.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- This app is rated 4+ with content restrictions.
Some content may be rated higher, and may therefore be restricted and managed by the developer through in-app controls. - In-App Controls
Parental Controls
- Copyright
- © 2025 Flashlight Press
