The nonfiction picture book The Three R’s: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle by Nuria Roca (Sourcebooks, 2007), offers a refreshing perspective on the environmental subject through a first person plural and a second person narration (“we” and “you”), allowing us to delve into the concept of these three terms and comprehend the issue of excessive waste. This cartoony picture book showcases a child’s experiences at school and with their family, vividly portraying various instances of reusing items, reducing consumption, and ultimately recycling.
Each two-page spread presents a concise collection of four or five sentences, resulting in a slightly longer read-aloud experience. However, the engaging tone of the narrative ensures that the story flows smoothly, captivating readers without becoming tedious.
