Here Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter

Here Comes the Garbage Barge

Title: Here Comes the Garbage Barge

Author: Jonah Winter

Illustrator: Red Nose Studio

Publisher: Random House (2010)

ISBN: 9780375852183

Here Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter is an informative picture book that promotes environmental issues, respect, responsibility and responsible decision-making.

Based on true events before recycling was standard. A New York town disposes of their rubbish on a barge but as the boat proceeds down the coast every port refuses to accept the cargo.

“For a whole summer, Cap’n Duffy and his little tugboat tugged the garbage around New York…As the summer days got hotter, the garbage grew beyond stinky. Someone had to take it – they just had to.” Finally, the garbage barge disposes of its smelly load back in New York after 162 days.

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Storyonline: Here Comes the Garbage Barge Teacher’s Guide
Reading is Fundamental: Here Comes the Garbage Barge Support Materials
Go Recycle: All you need to know to know about recycling for KS1 and KS2
BBC Bitesize: What should I do with my rubbish?
Amazon: Listen to a Audio Sample
Jonah Winter Official Website
Red Nose Studio Official Website
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