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The Happy Little Garbage Truck

The Happy Little Garbage Truck - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Josan Wright Callender, Mattie Ruth Wright, Steve Ferchaud (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 4-8Publish date:2020-02-24Pages:44
Language:EnglishPublisher:Happy Little Garbage TruckISBN-13:9780999610756ISBN-10:999610759UPC:9780999610756Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, ReadersBook Topic:Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, BeginnerSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.09 inchesWeight:0.1609Product ID:SCB4EYP3B8

The Happy Little Garbage Truck is the first in a series of social skills and literacy-based picture books. This story follows the adventure of a scrappy little garbage truck that finds that doing a good job is always important However, when the little community grows into a large city, he is out-sized by the larger trucks that are able to carry larger loads. When the little truck is placed in a garage, he faces a challenge that has an unexpected resolution This story not only teaches the importance of having a good self concept (self esteem), it also allows the child to make comparisons to the challenge of isolation (quarantine) and the hope that allows one to look forward to greater rewards

Language:EnglishPublisher:Happy Little Garbage TruckISBN-13:9780999610756ISBN-10:999610759UPC:9780999610756Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, ReadersBook Topic:Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, BeginnerSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.09 inchesWeight:0.1609Product ID:SCB4EYP3B8
Callender, Josan Wright: - Josan Callender is an author and a special education consultant. Having taught in the field of special education for 27+ years and holding a double Masters in Special Ed Leadership and Administration, Ms. Callender seeks to bring her experiences as a teacher, mentor teacher, teacher consultant and program specialist to a growing audience of children, parents and teachers in teaching social skills in a fun way!Wright, Mattie Ruth: - Mattie Wright grew up during the Great Depression and dedicated her life to improving the lives of others through her works. She was inspired by her grandfather William Zander, who would spin yarns as they sat around the fireplace. Mattie would make up stories for her siblings and became the families' story-teller, carrying on the tradition.Ferchaud, Steve: - Steve Ferchaud creates illustrations for several different projects, including magazines as well as newspapers and books. He has created artwork for tee-shirts and various labels. Steve has been drawing for as long as he can remember, and his parents say that he never went through the scribbling stage! Known for his whimsical art, Steve has illustrated more than 35 books, including the Benjamin Franklin Award winning book, The Carpenter's Legacy.
Publisher: Happy Little Garbage Truck

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