Recycling Day: What Happens to the Things We Throw Away - Hardcover

by Polly Faber (Author), Klas Fahl?n (Illustrator)

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 Fahl?n 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.

Author Biography

Polly Faber worked as a midwife and a sandwich maker before becoming a writer. Her best impression is of a tortoise eating a strawberry. She lives in with her husband, sons, and two black and white cats called Alan and Babs in London, England.

Klas Fahl?n is an award-winning illustrator who has years of experience working in advertising, design, and publishing. His illustration credits include children's books Building a Home and Special Delivery. He lives with his family in Stockholm, Sweden.