Genre
Picture books for children
Realistic fiction
Storytime standouts
Tone
Upbeat
Illustration
Big and bold
Colorful
Subject
Baths
Cleaning
Community life
Garbage cans
Garbage collection
Garbage collectors
Litter (Trash)
Persistence
Repetition in stories
Solid waste
Solid waste disposal
T (The letter)

I liked this book because it would be a good book for a read aloud to have students talk about trash, and the responsibilities of Mr. Gilly. Also, when reading this book to students the teacher can tie in recycling to show how important it is to recycle. In addition, this book uses repetition to engage the readers and have them know what is going to happen next. Additionally, by using repetition the author is able to get the readers to pay attention to what is happening in the story and listeners will be able to interact with the story by saying the words with the reader as they repeat. Furthermore, the book uses third person narrative in the beginning of the story and shifts points of view toward the end of the story to first person narrative when Mr. Gilly finishes his job of cleaning up the trash in the town. The illustrations do a wonderful job at enhancing the text of the story by associating the text to other items that may be found in the places where the trash is picked up. For example, at the fire station there is also an illustration of a dalmation dog which some children may associate with a fire station. The main message of the book is that it teaches and demonstrates responsibility to individuals by showing how Mr. Gilly is responsible in the book because he does his job until it is done and then he takes care of himself by taking a bath to clean up. ( )

discusses the jobs of the trashmen around the town. how they help keep the towns clean and how they are important members of society
6 books

Time Machine
What A Great Book! We All Love It!, April 14, 2005

One of the things that early childhood educators say is important for young children is to be exposed to poems and other rhythmic literature. And it is, they tell us, helpful for kids to learn to recite. It is for these and other reasons that I really, really like this book. Not only is the artwork fun and `cleanly' charming, but the topic is interesting to children and the words are just repetitive enough to make it a great read... and a great recite!

For example, we will be out fooling around in the yard and someone will simply yell, "Is the trash truck full yet?" and the rest of us (including hubby) will shout yes or no; and then we will be off reciting the whole piece. What better evidence than that and the constant calls for `again, again' can you provide to prove that a book is good.

Note: The other commentator was correct. I think that the age ranges are incorrect. I would think 6 and under would be more appropriate. ( )

A 2 dimensional book that follows a day in the life of a city garbage man.