Gifts from the Garbage Truck: A True Story About the Things We (Don't) Throw Away

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Andrew Larsen Oriol Vidal

Gifts from the Garbage Truck

A True Story About the Things We (Don't) Throw Away

Andrew Larsen, Oriol Vidal

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Sourcebooks Explore
03 December 2024

The unbelievable true story about one garbage truck driver who saved tens of thousands of objects from the trash to fix up and display in his museum!

A picture book about what we throw away, and why it might be worth keeping!

What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash.

Explore the hidden potential in what we often discard and think differently about consumption, waste, and the impact of small actions.

With themes of upcycling, anti-consumerism, love for community, and finding joy, Gifts from the Garbage Truck inspires kids to think creatively and curiously about what they do (and don't) throw away!

Often, Nelson came across oddly shaped garbage bags. They clinked and clanked and jingled and jangled. Is there something more than garbage in here? Nelson would wonder. Is there something someone might love? ""I knew it!"" he'd exclaim, tearing the bag open and discovering a new gift from the trash.

Nelson didn't throw the objects into the back of the truck with everything else. He had a better idea.

By: Andrew Larsen
Illustrated by: Oriol Vidal
Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 257mm, Spine: 9mm
ISBN: 9781728283517
ISBN 10: 1728283515
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 03 December 2024
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrew Larsen has written more than twenty books for children, several of which have been nominated for awards in Canada and the US. He began writing for children when he became a stay-at-home dad. His kids are all grown up now, but Andrew continues to write from his home in Toronto, Canada.

Reviews for Gifts from the Garbage Truck: A True Story About the Things We (Don't) Throw Away

"""An unusual storybook written with a keen sense of what appeals to children and illustrated with a strong sense of form, line, color, and shadow, this beautiful picture book tells a story and makes certain points without becoming didactic. An excellent choice for classroom units focused on trash, conservation, or the environment."" -- Booklist, STARRED Review"