Comments on: Children’s Book Review: Here Comes the Garbage Barge by Jonah Winter

By: Barges for Sale

Barges for Sale — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:27:07 +0000

I think this book is going to help the teachers too, when they are teaching the kids about Reduce, Recycle and Reuse.
It’s always good to give children books that give information.
Hope this is going to be a good one.

By: caite

caite — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:56:57 +0000

oh yes, I remember the incident too. an interesting way for this book to tackle the subject.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:11:12 +0000

This is book speaks to me, as we are having “garbage issues” in our little town.

By: zibilee

zibilee — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:30:11 +0000

This sounds like a wonderful book! And the fact that it reuses materials is very cool as well. I also love the cover. Great review on this one, it looks like a fun read for kids and adults alike!

By: Beth F

Beth F — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:20:36 +0000

I remember the incident clearly. We generate way less garbage than the average, but we try to be savvy consumers and we definite recycle and reuse. Packing on some things is absolutely crazy — big box wrapped in plastic. Inside = lots of plastic foam, more paper, more plastic, and tiny little item. That kind of thing drives me crazy. I try to avoid excess packaging.

By: sheistoofondofbooks

sheistoofondofbooks — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:54:08 +0000

rhapsody – I’m intrigued! Is that literal or figurative dirty laundry?!

Beth – I think it will be a hit with him.

nicole – I’m so glad it seems to be a good fit for people

Julie – the humor really carries it (kids don’t feel like they’re being lectured to, or given a hard moral)

bermudaonion – I just cancelled our Boston Globe subscription. I read the NYT daily, which is the same parent company; many of the same articles … it was just getting recycled. A step in the right direction.

By: bermudaonion (Kathy)

bermudaonion (Kathy) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:47:52 +0000

I had a baby in 1987, so I wasn’t watching late night TV back then. I totally agree with you – I don’t think reduce and reuse are emphasized enough when it comes to the environment.

By: Julie P.

Julie P. — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:17:37 +0000

As I read this to Booking Son, I faintly remembered the story. I really liked the humor, message and illustrations in this book!

By: nicole langan

nicole langan — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:11:28 +0000

I know a little boy who would like this!

By: Beth Hoffman

Beth Hoffman — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:44:12 +0000

The little neighbor boy helps his dad with recycling and he has a birthday coming up in May. I think this would be a good book to give him as a gift. Thanks, Dawn!

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