Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away

Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away by Polly Faber is a vibrant illustrated guide published by Nosy Crow Incorporated on March 4, 2025. This 32-page book is designed for children and explores the journey of recycled objects, detailing the processes involved in recycling and trash disposal through engaging narrative and contemporary artwork by illustrator Klas Fahlén.
Readers will discover the various roles of individuals in the recycling process, from garbage collectors to landfill employees, as well as the machines and vehicles that facilitate waste management. The book also includes additional nonfiction back matter featuring illustrated recycling facts and tips, encouraging children to reduce waste and embrace green living. This educational resource covers topics such as recycling, nature, and geography, making it a valuable addition to children’s literature.
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Find out where recycling goes in this vibrant and fascinating illustrated guide for kids!
Empty things, broken things, yucky things — follow the journey of recycled objects as they move through the recycling process in order to be reused in all sorts of interesting ways. With stylish, contemporary artwork from award-winning illustrator Klas Fahlén and friendly narrative text by Polly Faber, this engrossing picture book introduces all the people, processes, machines, and vehicles involved in recycling and trash disposal!
From garbage collectors and waste recycling center workers to container ship captains and landfill employees, children will be fascinated to find out how trash is managed!
Additional nonfiction back matter includes three pages of fully illustrated recycling facts and tips to inspire kids to reduce waste and reuse items.
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