A National Science Teaching Association-Children's Book Council Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K–12
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

“This latest in Drummond’s Green Power series, which explores successful sustainability projects, highlights a Japanese town committed to careful recycling, reuse of what they have, and reduction of further purchasing. As always, he tells his story in ways that will connect with his audience. Using clear, conversational prose punctuated with cheerful, color-washed pen-and-ink drawings and even some speech bubbles, he describes two children’s visit to their grandmother in Kamikatsu . . . Charmingly encourages our own environmental efforts.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The fictional story offers children a way to connect with the ideas and facts . . . while Drummond’s illustrations set a jaunty tone. The fifth in his Green Power series, this picture book shows the challenges and rewards of living in a zero-waste town.” —Booklist

“Drummond expands his Green Power series with this inspiring account of the citizens of Kamikatsu, Japan, and their zero-waste goal . . . Loosely marked art has calligraphy-like movement and flair. Appropriately focused on community members, illustrations showcase the story’s emphasis on how working together can help solve even seemingly impossible environmental problems.” —Publishers Weekly

“Inspiring.” —Horn Book