by Josan Wright Callender (Author), Mattie Ruth Wright (Author), Steve Ferchaud (Illustrator)
The Happy Little Garbage Truck is the first in a series of social skills and literacy-based picture books. This story follows the adventure of a scrappy little garbage truck that finds that doing a good job is always important However, when the little community grows into a large city, he is out-sized by the larger trucks that are able to carry larger loads. When the little truck is placed in a garage, he faces a challenge that has an unexpected resolution This story not only teaches the importance of having a good self concept (self esteem), it also allows the child to make comparisons to the challenge of isolation (quarantine) and the hope that allows one to look forward to greater rewards