Synopsis Six stories relate the adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2006-09-12 | | Illustrator: | Paul O. Zelinsky |
| Size | | Length: | 117 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 6.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.5 in | | Weight: | 14.4 oz |
Publisher's Note This collection of six interconnected stories follows the adventures of three curious toys, Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic--all of whom belong to the Little Girl, as they ponder the meaning of life, among other things.
Industry Reviews "A blend of TOY STORY and the stories of Johnny Gruelle and A.A. Milne, this is a sold collection that will serve as a good read-aloud, as well as a nice choice for young readers, who will enjoy exploring the warm, secret world of toys." (08/15/2006)
"Emily Jenkins's witty novel...deftly penetrates the natural anxieties of childhood--the phobias, the insecurities, the self-doubts--without playing them down. And Paul O. Zelinksky's lushly detailed black-and-white drawings convey the humor as well as the dread of each new ordeal." (11/12/2006)
"Together, author and artist take an entertaining look at identity, friendship and belonging." (10/30/2006)
"The toys'-eye view of domestic life is evoked with imaginative charm that generally avoids coyness, suggesting an animism even beyond many youngsters' conception...while touching on familiar realities of life." (11/01/2006)
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