"GRRRRRR
Got to make it small as can be.
Squish! Squash!
Why?
Because there's soooo much!"
Teddy and his dad are busy at work when we see them for the first time. Carrying paper, recyclables, glass containers and even a ride-on toy, they are on a mission to get it all in the back of the car. On their way, Teddy wonders if he might keep the toy. Dad reminds him that he is too tall to ride it anymore. Their arrival at the waste management center is a revelation for the little boy.
As they begin to unload what they have brought, Teddy notices a plastic jug put in with the tins. The two retrieve it; Teddy tosses it into the proper place. As they prepare to leave their paper waste, Teddy runs around picking up what has blown outside the big bin. Machine noise captures his attention, and he watches the many machines at work compacting the mountains of trash. There is a lot!
As a bin fills up with cardboard, a garbage truck comes along to transport it to another depot where it will be recycled to make new boxes. Finally, Teddy's toy is carefully carried from the car to an 'as is' shop for those who might use it. It's placed along with other salvageable items. As he hugs his toy goodbye, the shop lady places a gold crown on Teddy's head. Looks pretty good there. Just before they leave, a family with a toddler comes in. Guess what will work perfectly for them?
This is a terrific look at all that happens in a waste management facility. Scot Ritchie's signature artwork, drawn in pencil and ink, is detailed and very appealing for all young children wondering what happens to those things we are ready to recycle. It's a great look!
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