 | Goodbye Garbage (CJ Baker, Mover And Shaker) Author: Green, D. L. | |
| Price: $6.55 | ||
Summary:
Despite leading the neighborhood cleanup, CJ's distracted thoughts keep him from picking up litter until he makes a plan to help keep him focused.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (10/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 1–3—CJ Baker is a relatable new character navigating everyday adventures with humor, heart, and the added perspective of living with ADHD. In this early chapter book series, CJ and his best friend—who lives right across the street—start a neighborhood litter clean-up, adjust to new glasses, track down their teacher's missing book, and play in CJ's first-ever soccer game. Each book is divided into three short chapters with large, full-color illustrations and only a few sentences per page, making it an ideal series for readers transitioning to chapter books. The stories are simple but engaging, offering relatable challenges and valuable life lessons. A consistent structure—character introduction, glossary, and reflection questions—supports comprehension and builds confidence. While the format and storytelling are reminiscent of other series in this category, the representation of a child with ADHD adds meaningful depth. VERDICT A fun and approachable series for emerging readers. A solid choice for libraries where early chapter books are in high demand. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
