Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk Into Treasure.

Wolf, Mike, and Lily Sprengelmeyer.  Kid Pickers: How to Turn Junk Into Treasure.   Macmillan/Feiwel & Friends    2013  113p      ISBN 978-1-250-00848-0    ms  Hardback    VG-BN Nonfiction

This book describes what a kid picker is and how to become a kid picker and find ways to turn junk into treasure.  Reality shows have gained a lot of popular attention, and American Pickers on the History Channel is no exception.  Mike Wolfe, creator of the popular TV show, has taken his passion for picking directly to a kids’ level by writing a book to educate and inspire youngsters.

Mike begins this riveting text by explaining what picking is and why it has become his passion.  He then provides vocabulary and jargon related to the hobby and delivers information on getting started, where to pick, and how to do it. He also responsibly includes the advice that young pickers seek parental permission.

In addition to the informative text, page layout adds much visual appeal. The fact that the pictures and drawings are in black and white, highlighted by shades of orange, adds to the mystique of the adventure. Inserted captions and pictures, along with brief kid picker testimonials, add to the book’s appeal.
           

This book is recommended for any middle-school library.  Young readers will relate well to it and find it to be an entertaining and engaging nonfiction resource.  It would make an excellent selection for a basic books list for school libraries. 

Summary: This book describes kid pickers and how to become a one.  Mike Wolfe is the creator of the popular TV show American Pickers, and he has taken his passion for picking to a kids’ level by writing this book.

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