About The Book
Four kids have just one day to install a playland before the grand opening. As Mary Ann, Michael, Gargle, and Buteye travel along a road in their special car, it soon sputters and dies, leaving them to figure out a way to fix it. Thankfully it is not long before they are back on the road again singing their favorite song about recycling. But just as they think all is well, they realize they are headed in the wrong direction and time is running out!
The Recycler, Marcus Toussaint, is hard at work back at the Playland Recycling Center stuffing the compactor recyclator with paper cups and bags, boxes, plastic cups, cans, newspapers, bottles, and other recyclable materials. Unfortunately, he has no idea that the Playland Kids are having difficulties. But when his trouble button suddenly buzzes, he shouts the code words that release his jet mobile and zooms away to help. Can he get there in time, or will the kids miss their deadline?
In this adventure book, a group of spirited youngsters embark on a mission to transform the nation, one playland at a time, using only recyclable materials. As they journey through unexpected twists and turns, they face a myriad of challenges that threaten to derail their epic quest. But fear not! When the going gets tough, our heroes summon the extraordinary Recycler, who swoops in to save the day and get them back on track. This exhilarating tale of friendship, teamwork, and environmental heroism will have parents and kids alike cheering for more!
About The Author
Toussaint, the multi-talented Musician/Producer, plays three instruments: Trumpet, Keyboards, and Drums. Toussaint was once part of the band called “Uncle Remus” who recorded their first album in 1978 and was offered a three album record deal with Capital Records. Toussaint and the band continued to perform with such artists as: Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross, Cameo, The Gap Band, Bobby Blue Bland, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, and a host of other artists who came through the Baton Rouge area.
While serving as Assistant Marching Band Director at Southern University, Toussaint participated in numerous half-time performances with the marching band during New Orleans Saints football games. On one occasion, Toussaint sang the “Who Dat” chant during a half-time performance in the Mercedes Benz Superdome. Toussaint wrote two tailgate party songs for the New Orleans Saints, which were released in 2007 during football season courtesy of Mardigras Records.
The author’s unique background includes experience as one of the Executive Producers of the movie “The Perfect Mate,” recording two tailgate party songs about the New Orleans Saints for Mardi Gras Records, and producing three episodes of the stage play “Something Miraculous.” He has also taught music at Rosenwald High School and served as assistant band director at Southern University, both located in Louisiana.