Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
"What if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, Treasures in the Trash. Explore the hidden potential in what we often discard and think differently about consumption, waste, and the impact of small actions. With themes of upcycling, anti-consumerism, love for community, and finding joy, Gifts from the Garbage Truck inspires kids to think creatively and curiously about what they do (and don't) throw away!"--
Brief description:
Oriol Vidal is an illustrator and storyboard artist living in Barcelona, Spain. His client list includes publishing houses like Scholastic, Harper Collins, MacMillan, and Simon & Schuster. Vidal has also worked on several animated television productions, including projects by Cartoon Saloon, Cartoon Network, Aardman, and Disney. When he is not working, Oriol likes to go out with his family and cooking. Pastry in particular.
Review Quotes: "A reminder that we can discover beauty, joy, and worth from the materials right in front of us." -- Horn Book magazine
