Compost Crew: A Schoolyard Mission to Turn "Ew" into "Wow"

By Chloe Bly

Compost Crew: A Schoolyard Mission to Turn "Ew" into "Wow"

Four friends spot a lunchroom problem-mountains of peels, crusts, and leftovers-and turn it into a school garden win. With a little courage (and a lot of leaves), Maya, Theo, Jamal, and Lina launch a compost bin that transforms cafeteria scraps into rich "garden gold." Along the way they learn the compost recipe-greens, browns, air, and patience-meet the Tiny Team of decomposers, fix soggy and stinky setbacks, and share the final "wow" when their seedlings thrive.

What kids get:

An exciting, funny school adventure that makes science feel doableClear, kid-friendly compost basics: what goes in, what stays out, and whyProblem-solving moments (too wet, too dry, fruit flies) with simple fixesPositive themes: teamwork, responsibility, and caring for the Earth

Perfect for:

Ages 3-8, classrooms, eco clubs, school garden programs, homeschool, Earth Day reads

Bonus back matter:

Quick sorting guide (In the Bin / Not in the Bin)Troubleshooting tips (smell, moisture, balance)Friendly profiles of worms, roly-polies, and other tiny helpersA simple home or classroom compost experiment to try right away

From cafeteria "ew" to garden "wow," this upbeat chapter book shows how small daily choices-sort, stir, and wait-can grow big change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G3134CTD
• ISBN13: 9798295413902
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Kiddies Hub
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3