The recipe for compost would seem to be easy but the book make naming the ingredients fun and even give some tips on things that shouldn't be added to compost. Above all the unique artwork in this picture book adds another level to the recycle message as you can see parts of the collage making up the pictures are scraps of old paper and newspaper articles. ( )

How do you start a compost pile? Compost Stew goes through the alphabet, from apple cores to zinnia heads, giving readers a recipe of the best ingredients for a successful compost pile.

This is an alphabet book that cooks up a creative compost stew!

Compost Stew creatively lists various ingredients for compost in alphabetical order, while also rhyming! The illustrations are collages made of found materials and recyclables. The characters all come together to cook up some good soil with the alphabetical ideas.

This is the A to Z recipe for everything that can be composted. Theres even in information section in the back about what cannot be composted. This would be a great addition to a class project or lesson about composition and the environment. ( )