Toys Meet Snow: Being The Wintertime Adventures Of A Curious Stuffed Buffalo, A Sensitive Plush Stingray, And A Book-loving Rubber Ball Read Free Books and Download eBooks
Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic—the toys from the beloved chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Come Home—are back in a glorious full-color picture book, perfect for gift-giving this holiday season. Acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and Caldecott Medal–winning illustrator Paul Zelinsky have created a book destined to become a classic. Children who have loved listening to the Toys trilogy, as well as those meeting the toys for the very first time, will be thrilled to see Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic venture outdoors to play in the snow. Together the toys build a snowman, make snow angels, and, when day is done, head back inside their cozy house and wait for the return of the Little Girl."A funny and tender adventure." —The Wall Street Journal"Utterly enchanting; a perfect bedtime read." —School Library Journal, Starred
Lexile Measure: AD340L (What's this?)
Hardcover: 40 pages
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (September 22, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385373309
ISBN-13: 978-0385373302
Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 0.4 x 10.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 3 - 7 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 2
Disclaimer: I am such a fan of the TOYS series that I opened the book knowing I'd love it. Sometimes that happens and I have to admit disappointment, even if slight.In this case, it met and exceeded my expectations.I love these characters, and seeing them in color, in their delightfully determined, cooperative adventure to explore the snow, made a sheer fantasy surprisingly believable. Their distinct personalities radiate across horizontal double-spread illustrations that amplify their points of view regarding the natural/magical world.What a wonderful experience this will be for even the youngest readers, but for anyone who knows (or ever knew) that those toys filling our lives have secret lives as rich as our own. Pair this with the three short chapter books featuring Lumphy, Starfish, and Plastic, as well as Kevin Henkes's recent picture book, WAITING.That's what I call a happy adventure for anyone.
As the title so nicely states, this book follows the adventures of "A curious stuffed buffalo, a sensitive plush stingray, and a book-loving rubber ball". These three friends each have very different outlooks on life: Lumphy the Buffalo is always wondering about this or that, StingRay always has a very poetic response to Lumphy's questions, and Plastic (the rubber ball) is a bit of a know-it-all and chimes in with her book smarts on the matter.The trio decides to journey out into the snow for the first time and we follow their fresh observations and discoveries. Watching these personalities discover snow for the first time is heartwarming and this book is a wonderful story to read to get little ones excited about snow and winter. There is a bit of freshness, crispness, and innocence to this book- it is beautiful in its simplicity. Personally, I am not a fan of snow but it is hard not to smile as these friends experience the awe and wonder that is one's very first snowstorm.
An adorable story about a trio of toys who adventure outdoors to experience snow for the first time. Lumpy, StingRay, and Plastic belong to a little girl who's gone away on a winter vacation, leaving her toys at home. The toys set off on an adventure of their own for the day. Together they get ready, and head outside to play in the snow. There they discover how snow changes the tree in the yard, what snow really looks like, the fun that is had in the snow like playing a sled, playing on the ice, and building a snowman. As the sun begins to set, they head inside to the warm of their house and await the little girls return.I loved the each of the character provides a different perspective on snow and how it changes the landscape of the yard. Lumpy has many questions about what snow is. His curiosity is one I think many young readers will like, because his questions are very similar to what they would ask. StingRay has answers that I loved, because StingRay's answers were from the heart, and what he thought snow was. Plastic had the more scientific answers to what snow really was. Together, their dialogue is very much age appropriate and one children will understand.TOYS MEET SNOW is a magical story with lovely illustrations, and charming characters. This is a book that has a timeless feel to it, and one we absolutely loved reading. This is a picture book even the youngest of beginning readers will love. The adorable illustrations draw readers in, the characters are ones you wish you had in your playroom, and the dialogue is easy to understand and follow along with. Lumpy, StingRay and Plastic are characters readers, parents and educators are sure to fall in love with, if they haven't already.Whether you're a long time fan of the 'Toys Go Out' chapter books or are new to the characters, TOYS MEET SNOW is picture book fans of all ages will enjoy.
Read all the chapter books aloud to my class of 2nd-3rd grade students. They love the characters. Ms. Jenkins understands the thoughts and emotions of children and creates authentic personalities for each toy character. Dialog between characters keeps us on the edge of our seats. I used it as a model for writing narrative fiction with dialog.
In this picture book companion to the Toys Go Out series, Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic are left alone while their little girl goes on winter vacation. They don't have time to be bored, though, because it's snowing and the backyard is beckoning...if only they can find a way outside!Toys Meet Snow is beyond adorable. Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic have such personality, and their antics and dialogues are very amusing. The illustrations are gorgeous, filled with little details that complement the text perfectly. Although this is a companion to the series, it also stands on its own just fine.
We are huge fans of Toys Go Out. So this book starts with a very high approval rating.What we like: The faces in the snowstorm. Getting the door open. The plastic baggie for dry clean only StingRay. Plastic's "footprints". Snow angels.What we don't like: Plastic's knowledgeable comments.
Loved these three distinct characters--must go read the chapter books now. StingRay's poetic heart is the one that stole mine.
My son wanted this book to add to the Jenkins series. He loves it. Wish it were in paperback.
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