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by Kathryn Lacombe (Author)
A Rescue Feast is a 32-page illustrated picture book that explores food rescue, sustainability, and community through a story rooted in real-world experience.
When a summer storm threatens to spoil ripe tomatoes in his grandfather's garden, a young boy helps harvest them before they're lost. What begins as a simple act of care grows into something more. In a community kitchen, the rescued tomatoes are transformed into nourishing meals for neighbors in need.
Blending storytelling with early science concepts-including seed germination, plant life cycles, pollination, and composting-A Rescue Feast offers natural connections to classroom learning and meaningful discussion.
With themes of stewardship, service, and resourcefulness, the book invites young readers to consider how small actions can make a difference in their communities and the environment-and offers a natural fit for read-alouds and elementary classroom connections.
Author Biography
Kathryn LaCombe is the Culinary Director at Second Chance Foods, where she leads a team of volunteers who transform rescued ingredients into thousands of meals each week for neighbors in need.
A Rescue Feast grew out of her work in the kitchen and her belief that children can be powerful agents of change. Through story and science, she invites readers to discover how seeds, soil, and community can turn waste into nourishment.
