But too much consumerism leads to pollution, and when the Globs finally run out of raw materials to make soda cans, Janet and Michael embark on a plan to teach the planet how to recycle.
Outrageous and hilarious, with plenty of goofy voices to read out loud, plus bright, amusing illustrations, combine to turn a serious message into serious fun.
JA Konrath has sold move than three million books worldwide. You can visit him at www.JAKonrath.com.
Dan Maderak is a former art educator, circus performer, and is currently a freelance artist.