TRASH TRUCKS!
by Daniel Kirk & illustrated by Daniel Kirk
The trash trucks are coming—monstrous trucks with gnashing grillwork and rattling metal jaws. Everyone helps out on trash day, and Kim and Pete are excited and just a little scared of the big, loud machines. The bright colors, inventive design, and in-your-face perspective present a diverting visual cacophony as the entire community gathers for the big clean-up—the scene includes Einstein, the Statue of Liberty, Santa Claus, Elvis, and the Mona Lisa. Kirk (Lucky's 24-Hour Garage, 1996, etc.) taps into rhythm and sounds that kids will love to shout out; the details are engrossing, from the retro-compost to the burly trash men's underarm hair. Big, bold images make the book an irresistible read; children will thrill to this raucous look at hungry garbage trucks. (Picture book. 3-6)