Name: Trashy Town
ISBN: 9780060271398

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

Rhythm on the Route

A rhythmic refrain and lively art give Mr. Gilly’s trash-collecting rounds a cheerful read-aloud rhythm.

Come here for

A repeatable refrain with a satisfying cadence
A lively tour of everyday trash collection

Expect

Mr. Gilly, his big truck, and a big cleanup
Dynamic art that adds zip and charm

Book Details

Authors: Andrea Zimmerman, David Clemesha
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 27, 1999
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Cars & Trucks · Everyday Routines
Reading lane: Cars & Trucks

Affinity

Cars & Trucks
79%
Everyday Routines
76%

Publisher Categories

Baby Animals
Jobs & Careers
Introductions to Concepts
Girls & Young Women

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City & Town Life
Environment & Conservation
Weather Stories
Disasters & Natural Hazards

About This Book

Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style. Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly’s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection. Perfect for fans of all b...

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Meet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. There’s trash at the pizza parlor, trash at the school, and trash at every house. It’s a big job, but Mr. Gilly does it with a big truck, a big smile, and loads of style. Trashy Town features a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will have children clamoring for repeat readings. Dynamic art from acclaimed illustrator Dan Yaccarino puts the zip in Mr. Gilly’s stride and adds style and charm to trash collection. Perfect for fans of all books about things that GO and how things work—plus for units on community helpers. Dump it in, smash it down, drive around the Trashy Town! An ALA Notable Children’s Book