King of the Dump

PreS-Gr 2–A quick trip to the dump begets a simple but powerful lesson on the importance of letting things go to their next home. Ted and his dad, both with light skin and reddish hair and clad in sensible yellow boots, are on their way to the waste management center to sort their recycling. After taking readers on an engaging tour of the dump’s many marvelous machines, it’s time to bring a beloved toy friend, a red dog, to the As Is building. Ted is having trouble walking away from his too-small toy, until he sees a family and their child discover the treasure: “This would be perfect.” Ted, sporting a new kingly crown to bring home, beams with satisfaction. Spare but effective text delivered exclusively in speech bubbles accompanies detailed spreads that young readers will delight in poring over.