Dee Costello is a children's book editor and writer who grew up in London, spent a happy chunk of her life in Boston, and is now living by the big, beautiful sea in Worthing, UK. At any opportunity she will try to smell pine trees, adopt a new plant pet, surf, laugh, create arty things with her two children, and read . . . out loud!

David Semple was born in the North East of England in the early 70's. After studying illustration he enjoyed a stint working in the TV & Film industry in London painting latex puppets & prosthetics! Since then a pencil has never been far from his hand, and he has designed and illustrated characters for a wide range of clients across the globe. He lives in York with his designer wife, Kate, their three children, and Olive the dog.

Toddler-K-Big trucks and busy recycling days take center stage in this detailed board book. Readers follow along as they get an in-depth look at how a recycling truck works. Each spread labels different parts of the truck, while a small mouse appears with highlighted facts about recycling. "Did you know? Paper is made from trees. Recycled paper can be turned into cardboard, or even a book!" Layered die-cuts provide a tactile element for little hands exploring the truck's inner workings. VERDICT The attention to detail will satisfy young readers who love trucks. A purchase for most shelves.

Publisher: Tiger Tales

Pub date: 2026-05-05

Length: 12 pages