Read Series: Toys
by Author Paul O. Zelinsky
Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic (2006)
Here is the first book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which is followed by the companion books Toy Dance Party and Toys Come Home. These six linked stories from Emily Jenkins, and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Paul O. Zelinsky, showcase the unforgettable adventures—and misadventure...
Toys Come Home: Being the Early Experiences of an Intelligent Stingray, a Brave Buffalo, and a Brand-New Someone Called Plastic (2011)
I read the first Toys Go Out back in before I had ever heard of Toy Story. A teacher friend used to do a toy unit every December and this would make a great read aloud for that time of year (first to third grade)I love the language. Who couldn't love "A mischief of toy mice, very small in si...
Toy Dance Party (2008)
I love this trilogy by Emily Jenkins! They are perfect read-alouds for young children; when you are ready to start on chapter books. Each chapter is like a mini-story; the characters are engaging and the conflicts real, but non-threatening. Friendship, jealousy, fear and change -- all are introdu...