November 1, 2006
K-Gr 3-In this rollicking Fourth of July story, Grandma ends up driving the garbage truck because all three of her sons are down with the flu. The intrepid woman suits up and decides to pick up the trash according to schedule so that things are spic and span for the holiday celebration. Along with her young grandson Billy, she inadvertently picks up garlands of roses, a clothesline strung with apparel, and an American flag as she navigates the large truck through the narrow streets. When she steers the vehicle onto the parade route, she toots the horn and waves to the crowd, earning a ribbon for the Most Creative Float. The bright and festive watercolors enhance this lighthearted tale thats perfect for reading aloud."Alexa Sandmann, Kent State University, OH"
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July 1, 2006
When Grandma's three sons become ill, she and grandson Billy undertake driving the garbage truck--the family business--to clean the town for the July 4th parade. Problems ensue, but the mishandled truck becomes a parade entry to create a somewhat improbable happy ending. Soft-edged illustrations featuring lots of action in red, white, and blue chronicle the small-town mayhem effectively.
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