Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 2-- Something's wrong in the town of Beaston. Dimwitted Mayor Hippo takes a while to discover the problem, but readers will soon catch on: ``Beaston has too much trash.'' Investigating possible solutions to the excess garbage, the mayor and his animal retinue visit the town dump, incinerator, and landfill, briefly discussing the pros and cons of each: ``The incinerator burns trash and makes energy!'' but ``It makes air pollution too!'' Declaring a ``Trash Bash,'' the animals launch a comprehensive clean-up and recycling campaign. Their ideas for cutting down on trash are easy enough to follow, if occasionally simplistic (``I only buy returnable bottles''). Attractively illustrated in ink and watercolor, the book has a comic-strip format and an engaging cast of characters. A list of ``ideas for cutting down on trash'' is appended. Timely, appealing, and funny. --Ruth Smith, Chicago Public Library (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
When Mayor Hippo of Beaston discovers that his town has a litter problem, he and the animal residents examine various disposal methods. Leedy's cartoon-style illustrations soften the relentlessly didactic flavor of a title mainly useful for introducing ecological principles to younger readers. From HORN BOOK 1991, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
The animals of Beaston realize something's wrong: litter mars their landscape, landfills are filling up, and no one wants a new dump in their neighborhood. Their solutions are exemplary, and followed up with a list of ``Ideas for cutting down on trash.'' Sensible, amusingly presented, with an excellent range of familiar but realistic suggestions. The illustrations' comical style helps make the message palatable. (Picture book. 4-8)
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