RECYCLING. this book shows the importance of reusing different materials. a flip book that shows what something can be turned into.
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This book tells children that they shouldn't throw things away. It shows many different ways to use things we normally would throw away.
ages 2-5
pierce county library system

Don’t Throw That Away! written by Lara Bergen and illustrated by Betsy Snyder has an upbeat, positive message for very young children: what looks like garbage may be recyclable. Discarded paper, plastic, metal and glass all belong in a recycling bin, an empty jam jar can be transformed into a vase and a plastic milk jug can become a bird feeder. Additional flaps reveal homemade musical instruments, costumes and a car made from a cardboard box.

Great for preschool-age children, the relatively small format (typical of many board books) makes it best-suited to an individual or small group setting. Would be an excellent introduction to an art or craft project reusing discarded materials.

I wish I'd had this book when my class was studying trash! It's simple ideas, communicated with equally simple illustrations, are a lovely inspiration to all young environmentalists. I can imagine having students create their own version of this book., and while it is a lift-the-flap book, older children would enjoy it, too. ( )