Ella and the Useless Day

Ellas house is full of useless things, so she and her dad head to the tip. But who knew? Mrs. Esposito needs the holey blankets and Mr. Montgomery needs the rusty tricycle. Will they have anything useless left by the time they reach the tip?

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2022
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Ellas house is a treasure trove of unwanted items, ranging from bricks and boxes to plant pots and shoes. As a result, her father decides to take them to the tip. However, little do they know that some of these seemingly useless items, such as holey blankets and rusty tricycles, hold great value for others.

Mrs. Esposito, for instance, finds the blankets to be perfect for her needs, while Mr. Montgomery finds the tricycle to be just what he was looking for. As they continue their journey to the tip, Ellas father and daughter begin to realize that not everything is useless and that even the smallest or most unexpected things can bring joy to someone else.

By the time they reach the tip, Ellas father and daughter have a newfound appreciation for the value of recycling and waste reduction. They have learned that by giving away or repurposing unwanted items, they can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and make a positive impact on the environment.

This heartwarming story teaches children an important lesson about sustainability and the importance of giving back to the community. It also highlights the fact that even the most useless things can have a purpose and that by looking beyond our own needs, we can find ways to help others.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 278 x 251 x 11 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529505481