Recycling Day

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 10, 2014

Review

A good deal of information is provided in this picture book concerning recycling, composting, and landfills. Although written as a story about a vacant lot that becomes a neighborhood trash heap this book will attract young readers who prefer non-fiction titles. Through the use of text boxes the author shares additional information which supports the story.

Recycling Day would be very useful when primary classrooms discuss recycling and should make a good addition to a program on Earth Day.

The illustrations are not the strong feature and the rats are menacing.

Overall Book Score: good