Here Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter
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.
Here Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter
Illustrator: Red Nose Studio
Publisher: Random House (2010)
ISBN: 9780375852183
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Here Comes the Garbage Barge Resources
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- BBC Bitesize: What should I do with my rubbish?
- Geo Alliance: NIMBY: The Garbage Barge from Islip
- Learning to Give: The Four R’s: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RESPECT!
- Reading is Fundamental: Here Comes the Garbage Barge: Teacher Guide
- Recycle Devon: Garbage Barge Teaching Resources
- Storyonline: Here Comes the Garbage Barge Teacher’s Guide
- WM: Typical Anatomy of a Landfill
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