Glamorous Garbage

Written by Barbara Johansen Newman

Hardcover

$16.95

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4 - 8

Reading age

Page count

Words per page

AD540L

Lexile measure

Mar 3, 2015

Publication date

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What's This Book About

Publisher Summary

Bobbie’s room is full of stuff–SO full, that it’s hard for her and her best cousin, Joanie, to find space to play. When Bobbie’s mom gives her a two-week deadline to clear out the clutter, Bobbie has an idea-instead of taking stuff out of her room, she brings garage-sale finds and other glamorous garbage in. Will Bobbie transform the chaos into a beautiful big-kid room? This title weaves together three appealing themes: letting go of toys and dealing with a messy room, turning trash into treasure, and recycling and repurposing–a part of every school curriculum from kindergarten up.

What Kind of Book is Glamorous Garbage

Topics

friendship recycling cleaning cousins social themes values and virtues recycling and green living

Genres

funny and humorous fiction

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The Creative Behind the Book

Author

Barbara Johansen Newman

Barbara Johansen Newman was a puppeteer, puppet maker, and fiber sculptor before turning to illustration and textile design. Her artwork has appeared in magazines, newspapers, and advertising, and she has illustrated over twenty children’s books, including Tex and Sugar, which she also wrote. She and her family live outside Boston, and in her spare time she enjoys hunting online and in antique shops for vintage treasures, especially new additions to her collection of glamorous glasses. You can visit her website at johansennewman.com.