"Magic Trash" by J.H. Shapiro follows the story of a young girl named Lila, who discovers a world of enchantment hidden within the discarded items around her. As she uncovers the magic embedded in her urban environment, Lila learns to see beauty in what others overlook. With her newfound powers, she sets out on a quest to help her community by transforming their garbage into treasures. Throughout her journey, Lila encounters strange creatures, faces environmental challenges, and gains confidence in her ability to make a difference. Ultimately, it's a tale of hope, creativity, and the importance of valuing our surroundings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US kindergarten-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2011 by Charlesbridge Publishing, U. S. .

Vanessa Brantley-Newton is the writer and/or illustrator of many picture books, including One Love , based on the Bob Marley song. Ms. Newton lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.