Trashy Town
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 27, 1999
A Picture Books pick for readers exploring Trashy Town.
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- Who it’s for
- A rhythmic refrain and lively art give Mr. Gilly’s trash-collecting rounds a cheerful read-aloud rhythm.
- Themes
- Trash collection, Community helpers
- Genres
- Cars & Trucks, Jobs & Careers, Green Living & Recycling
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Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style. Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly’s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection.
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Perfect for fans of all books about things that GO and how things work—plus for units on community helpers. Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the Trashy Town! An ALA Notable Children’s Book
Rhythm on the Route
A rhythmic refrain and lively art give Mr. Gilly’s trash-collecting rounds a cheerful read-aloud rhythm.
Come here for
- A repeatable refrain with a satisfying cadence
- A lively tour of everyday trash collection
Expect
- Mr. Gilly, his big truck, and a big cleanup
- Dynamic art that adds zip and charm
Where it sits
| Cars & Trucks | 83% |
|---|---|
| Jobs & Careers | 41% |
| Green Living & Recycling | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Baby Animals
- Jobs & Careers
- Introductions to Concepts
- Girls & Young Women
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- City & Town Life
- Environment & Conservation
- Weather Stories
- Disasters & Natural Hazards
- Authors
- Andrea Zimmerman, David Clemesha
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- February 27, 1999
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Trash collection · Community helpers
- Reading lane
- Baby Animals