Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Beautiful Junk by Melissa Assaly, illustrated by Samantha Lucy Haslam - ADVISABLE

Beautiful Junk by Melissa Assaly, illustrated by Samantha Lucy Haslam. PICTURE BOOK. Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2024. $24. 9781554555376

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE

The story follows Rowan, an observant young boy, who notices what happens with a pile of junk that a neighbor, who is moving, leaves out in their driveway. Different members of the community make an effort to reduce, reuse, and recycle different pieces until the pile is gone.

The story celebrates creativity and sustainability, encouraging young minds to explore possibilities, while also considering the environment. I liked the art, I thought it was vibrant and eye-catching. I enjoyed the message of the story and I could see this book being paired with a makerspace activity or supplemental materials on a recycling unit in science.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes


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