The Magical Fantastical Fridge

Recently our family received The Magical Fantastical Fridge by internationally bestselling author, Harlan Coben and debut illustrator Leah Tinari. This is a unique book and one that my boys and I really enjoyed.The Magical Fantastical Fridge

Like most families, the fridge seems to tell the story, and with Walden, he gets to experience his family’s story up close. This book has fun and colorful illustrations. Reading through this book reminded me of my boys. Walden has such a wonderful imagination.

More about the Magical Fantastical Fridge
What woudl happen if you were pulled into your fridge door and trapped amongst all the odds and ends that are posted there? In The Magical Fantastical Fridge, readers can discover all the adventures and mayhem that ensue when a kid’s imagination gets the best of him.

Harlan Coben was dining at a favorite local restaurant in New Jersey when he first saw the work of artist Leah Tinari, whose parents owned the establishment. Inspired by Tinari’s talent, Coben penned his first picture book script that follows Walden, a boy who doesn’t want to help with chores ahead of yet another family dinner. Instead, he is sucked into a chaotic escapade fighting off a crayon monster with a slice of pizza, escaping via airplane into a black and white of his grandparents, fighting off monkeys, swimming with the fish and even turning into a chicken drumstick!

The collaboration between veteran storyteller and debut illustrator is truly unique both in its narrative and artistic style, resulting in a vibrant work of whimsey that combines trompe l’oeil, cartoon elements, and hand-drawn text. Teeming with magnets, photos and drawing, refrigerators can offer numerous stories about a family’s history. Coben and Tinari take advantage of this by crafting a story that is a humorous reflection of a close-knit, loving family. Kids will love the vibrancy of Tinari’s surrealist art in addition to Coben’s imaginative narrative.

Overall, our family thoroughly enjoyed Walden’s adventure. We loved the illustrations and the different fonts that are used throughout the book. It’s truly unique.

The Magical Fantastical Fridge can be purchased at your local book retailer or online at stores like Amazon.

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