Books About Junk · 3 titles considered

The Best Junk Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about junk? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Our 3 Favorite Books About Junk

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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007

The Dumpster Diver

By Janet S. Wong, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Dive into dumpsters to turn trash into treasure and help a friend.

32 pages· 559 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud

5.0/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 364 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Junkyard

By Mike Austin

Robots transform a junkyard into a vibrant park. Can they succeed?

40 pages

3.6/5 Goodreads · 365 ratings

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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2001

Crashed, Smashed, and Mashed

By Karen Salmansohn

Discover the hidden life of a salvage yard and the fate of discarded cars.

32 pages

4.1/5 Goodreads · 8 ratings

$14.95Save 6%

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Our 3 Favorite Books About Junk

The Dumpster Diver

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Crashed, Smashed, and Mashed

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