{"title":"Andrew Larsen","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Larsen’s books invite young readers into imaginative worlds filled with warmth and unexpected wonders. With titles like \u003cem\u003eGifts from the Garbage Truck\u003c\/em\u003e, his stories celebrate everyday moments and the joy found in simple acts of kindness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children, his writing blends gentle humour and heartfelt themes, encouraging curiosity and compassion. Readers can look forward to tales that inspire both laughter and thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gifts-from-the-garbage-truck-by-andrew-larsen-9781728283517","title":"Gifts from the Garbage Truck","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unbelievable true story about one garbage truck driver who saved tens of thousands of objects from the trash to fix up and display in his museum!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA picture book about what we throw away and why it might be worth keeping!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if everywhere you looked, you saw something to make? Instead of seeing something broken, you saw something to fix? Instead of seeing something to throw out, you saw something to give away? This is how Nelson Molina sees the world. A former employee for the New York City sanitation department, Nelson saved over 45,000 objects from the garbage to fix and show his community through his museum, \u003cem\u003eTreasures in the Trash\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the hidden potential in what we often discard and think differently about consumption, waste, and the impact of small actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith themes of upcycling, anti-consumerism, love for community, and finding joy, \u003cem\u003eGifts from the Garbage Truck\u003c\/em\u003e inspires kids to think creatively and curiously about what they do (and don't) throw away!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften, Nelson came across oddly shaped garbage bags. They clinked and clanked and jingled and jangled. Is there something more than garbage in here? Nelson would wonder. Is there something someone might love? \"I knew it!\" he'd exclaim, tearing the bag open and discovering a new gift from the trash. Nelson didn't throw the objects into the back of the truck with everything else. He had a better idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486091952364,"sku":"9781728283517","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781728283517-gifts-from-the-garbage-truck.jpg?v=1775726924"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-larsen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}