Description
One cold, spring morning, an ordinary grocery bag begins blowing around a landfill, then as it travels down a road, through a stream, and into a town, it is used in various ways by different people, many of whom do not even notice it.
ISBN
0763630012 / 9780763630010
Status
Available
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Publication
Candlewick (2010), Edition: 1st Printing, 48 pages
User reviews
LibraryThing member pgreenley
This is a great illustration of how everyday items can be reused and also includes information on the environmental hazards posed by plastic bags.
LibraryThing member hshell
This book follows the life of a plastic bag which was thrown away. It flies all over the place and is used for many different things, showing the reader to not throw them away but to reuse or recycle them. I definitely think that the story and illustrations were both very strong in this book. The
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soft, muted colors that Root used were quite beautiful and really grabbed my interest. Show Less
LibraryThing member mariahpolen
This is a great illustration of how everyday items can be reused and also includes information on the environmental hazards posed by plastic.
LibraryThing member deldevries
Excellent story and artwork.
Awards
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2011)
Great Reads from Great Places (Nebraska — 2013)
Teacher Favorites Award (2011)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
48 p.; 10.5 inches