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Down in the Dumps #3: A Very Trashy Christmas

A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids
By Wes Hargis
Series: Down in the Dumps
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Down in the Dumps #3: A Very Trashy Christmas by Wes Hargis is an educational and entertaining tale that captures the unique charm of Christmas through a whimsical journey set in an imaginative trash heap. As the residents prepare for the holiday season, the book delves into themes of creativity, community, and the spirit of giving, all depicted through vibrant illustrations and engaging text, making it a delightful read for young minds eager to explore the magic of Christmas.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate clever stories that creatively blend festive themes with environmental messages, making it a delightful educational experience for young readers interested in recycling and sustainability.

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The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in DOWN IN THE DUMPS, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken tea pot, and a crusty blob of gunk—and their adventures together in the local town landfill.

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The Secret Life of Pets meets The Bad Guys in Down in the Dumps, an all-new, highly illustrated early chapter book series about three unlikely friends—a rotten banana, a broken teapot, and a crusty blob of gunk—and their adventures together in the local town landfill.

Nana has never heard about Christmas until the old toys of the Westerfield Waste Transfer and Recycling Center tell her about the most magical night of the year!

In A Very Trashy Christmas, the third book in the Down in the Dumps series, Nana learns that Santa Claus delivers toys to all the good boys and girls, and so she insists on writing him her own letter. But when Santa arrives with their gifts in tow, the Forklift of Doom mistakes Santa’s sleigh for rubbish. Can Nana and her trash friends band together to save Christmas before it’s too late?

A Very Trashy Christmas is the third book in the Down in the Dumps series from beloved author-illustrator Wes Hargis. It will have even the most reluctant readers writing Santa for more adventures!

HarperChapters build confident readers one chapter at a time! With short, fast-paced books, art on every page, and milestone markers at the end of every chapter, they're the perfect next step for fans of I Can Read!

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Down in the Dumps #3: A Very Trashy Christmas is engaging and fast-paced, featuring a colourful cover and pages filled with black-and-white illustrations. Endnotes encourage readers by marking their progress, and humorous phrases are likely to amuse young audiences. The book concludes with entertaining games that stimulate creativity, making it a recommended purchase according to the School Library Journal.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062910202

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Wes Hargis

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 6.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 120g

Pages: 96

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Activity Books and Kits Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Drawing, Colouring and Painting Books for Kids Education & Reference Graphic Novels Non-Fiction Series: Down in the Dumps Wes Hargis Young Adult

About the Author

Wes Hargis wanted to be a professional dirt miner when he grew up. Unstable market prices for dirt led him to pursue his second love, and he has been an illustrator for more than twenty years. Mr. Hargis lives with his family (and his dirt) in Arizona.

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