Product DescriptionLumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. A very nice person to belong to.
But outside of the Little Girl's room things can be confusing. Like when Lumphy gets sticky with peanut butter on a picnic, why is he called 'dirty'? Or when StingRay jumps into the bathtub, what will happen to her fur? And where in the house can they find the Little Girl a birthday present that she will love the most?
Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine.
With all the appeal of a classic, here are six linked stories form Emily Jenkins, and illustrated by Caldecott winning Paul O. Zelinsky that showcase the unforgettable adventures--and misadventures-- of three extraordinary friends.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Smart, tough, and rubbery.
It's hard to say refuse a book with a fifteen-word subtitle, especially if tailing a three-word, barely-a-sentence title. There is no need to introduce the characters here, as the subtitle meets that need. The tone of "Toys Go Out" is light and the reading is easy, but the subject matter is much meatier than mere amusement. The characters' perceptions of their world are funny, and somewhat tainted by StingRay's "knowledge." For example, when Plastic meets a dog on the beach, she confuses it for ... Read More
Rating: - A brief, fun tale
Hi, I'm StoryMaker. My mom is forcing me to participate in the "Book It!" Homeschool program where you must meet a certain reading goal within the course of a month in order to win a coupon for a yummy, one-topping personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut. More often then not, I am not too enthusiastic about this, as I'm not such a "big reader". I guess that it's worth it, the reward being pizza and all, but I'm still mad at Pizza Hut for taking anchovies (which I find yummy, though they are salty) off the ... Read More
Rating: - Sweet and Surprising
The short title, "Toys Go Out," intrigued me enough to pull the book off the shelf at our library. The loopy picture on the cover and the expanded title ending in "Someone Called Plastic" was the clincher. The patheticness of being simply "someone called plastic" and not even knowing what kind of toy you are! The story includes Plastic's eventual self-discovery and the surprising adventures of the toys in question, with wonderful surprises in the details. The chapters include "In The Backpack, Where ... Read More
Rating: - Fun book, good quality and presentation
I bought this for my 6 year old cousin and she enjoyed it (except it does not have that much illustration). The story its self is fun and interesting and she has read it 3 times already! I would recommend the book
Rating: - Stuffed animals have feelings too
Regardless of one's age, this book is a pleasant reminder of the simplicities of childhood. Who didn't have a favorite stuffed animal, or even toy, that was "real" to them? It was easy to fall in love with these toys!
- Smart, tough, and rubbery.
- Sweet and Surprising
