Gaspard’s Daily Tour

Gaspard is a garbage collector and his daily round is punctuated by little delights: the cat on the roof, the postman’s greeting, the early morning jogger… But today, he is missing this little boy who is always proudly trotting to school! Gaspard can’t imagine his days without this encounter. In the clutter, in the recycled or broken objects, Gaspard will find somewhere to help his friend and find his habits again.

Strong points:

-A hybrid book, midway between fiction and non-fiction about the essential work of garbage collectors.

-The artist used contrasted hues to create a very modern style.

-The book alert the youngest readers to the importance of ecology by showing the multiple stapes of recycling.

Awards:

-Shortlisted for Les Incorruptibles Award 2023-2024 (CE1 category)

-White Ravens 2023

Rights sold: Korean and Italian languages

Key words: garbage collector, daily life, profession, recycling, city