This Big Book is the eight in the series of 16 Big Books for Grade 3 Home Language. Can of Beans and Purple Tablecloth live in the supermarket. They are best friends. One day, a woman buys them and takes them home. They are both exhilarated! But then ... This book is all about recycling. This Big Book suits the learner's stage of development, life experiences and field of interest. It also complements and enriches the prescribed topic "Recycling" chosen for Home Language (CAPS), contains a wide variety of text types and is illustrated by the illustrator, Adelle van Zyl, so that visual literacy is promoted. This Big Book is used with the New All-In-One Grade 3 Home Language Learner's Book and Teacher's Guide for optimal learning.