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HOW IT WORKS: RECYCLING TRUCK is an entertaining introduction to recycling trucks - perfect for young vehicle lovers! The book takes the reader through the steps of recycling truck work from picking up the recycling, to compacting it, and later sorting and recycling at the recycling center. Die-cut pages reveal the inside of the truck and all its cool parts as the pages turn.

What I loved: This is a really cool book that toddler truck-lovers will be thrilled to read! The coolest feature is the die-cut pages that show the parts and insides of recycling trucks. These are very sturdy and hold up to rough little hands, making for a fun experience that can be read over and over again.

The text is approachable and written at a level that toddlers can appreciate and understand. The sentences are simple and the facts are likewise very straightforward. Fun call-outs include some extra fun information throughout the book about recycling.

The illustrations are very colorful and adorable, making this a fun book to visually explore as well. Repeating characters allow children to visually follow them across the pages of the board book (such as the mouse with fun facts) and create a small story in the pictures as well.

Final verdict: Truck-lovers will delight in HOW IT WORKS: RECYCLING TRUCK. With approachable text, colorful images, and cool die-cut pages, this is a fun way to learn about recycling and the trucks that make it happen!