One of the things that early childhood educators say is important for young children is to be exposed to poems and other rhythmic literature. And they tell us, it is very helpful for kids to learn to recite. It is for these and other reasons that I really, really like this book. Not only is the artwork fun and charming, but the topic is interesting to children and the words are just repetitive enough to make it a great read... and a great recitation!
I know that after we read it through half-a-dozen times, the kids and I would find ourselves out fooling around in the yard and someone will simply yell, "Is the trash truck full yet?" and the rest of us (including dad on occasion) would shout yes or no; and then we will be off reciting the whole piece.
What better evidence than that and the constant calls for `again, read it again' can you provide to prove that a book is good. This is a great book for the 6 and under crowd!
Pam T
Somewhere in the X-burbs
Trashy Town
Reading Information
Word Count: 354
32 pages
Accelerated Reading level: 1.9 / points: 0.5**
AR quiz: 34813
Lexile: AD230L
ISBN-10: 0060271396
-- amazon
**An Accelerated Reading (AR) designation of 1.9 means that the average 1st Grader in the 9th month of school (an almost 2nd Grader) should be able to read it without getting frustrated by the vocabulary. It can be read aloud to any age, of course.
You might also want to check out the DVD that includes not only Trashy Town but:
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Rosie's Walk
The Caterpillar and the Polliwog
The Foolish Frog (by Pete Seeger)
Joey Runs Away
Changes Changes
Can't praise this video enough.
(hard to track down. Check your library or amazon)
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