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Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic Audiobook
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Award-winning author Emily Jenkins' Toys Go Out was both a Junior Library Guild and Book-of-the- Month Club selection. Lumphy the stuffed buffalo, Stingray the stuffed stingray, and Plastic the plastic thing have many wondrous adventures and learn all about the world. But will they ever discover what kind of toy Plastic truly is? ". bound to be a favorite ."-School Library Journal, starred review
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"A tale of three toys named Sting Ray, Lumphy the buffalo, and small red Plastic who doesn't know exactly what she is. The writing is Pooh-esque and the stories of washing machines and show and tell adventures lend themselves to brilliantly understated and funny dialogues that kids eat up but adults will like even more."
— Kelli (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Texas Bluebonnet for the '08-'09 school year. This book reminded me a lot of the movie 'Toy Story' because this book is written from the perspective of three different toys: a stingray, a buffalo, and a rubber ball. Each chapter covers a different adventure whether it is going to the beach, a trip to the washer and dryer, or sleeping on the big, high bed with the Girl. "
— Haley, 2/10/2014 -
" Read this aloud to my 2nd grade students. It was a huge success. "
— Maryanne, 2/7/2014 -
" i love this book i remember how ms broderick read it to us in 3rd grade!!! my favorite book!! "
— KellyKrazy101, 1/30/2014 -
" One more chapter to go...very entertaining so far! "
— Jake, 1/22/2014 -
" This is a fun group of stories about a bunch of toys, from the toys' perspective. The stories are all linked and they combine to form a silly tale, naive and sincere; a view of the world that is limited to their experiences with their "little girl." It's similar to Toy Story, but with less sophistication and Pixar polish. "
— Dolly, 1/13/2014 -
" Cute short read, perfect for kids who are just getting familiar with the rhythm of reading. Each chapter focuses on the three main characters, or in this case, the three main toys beloved by the little girl. Set from a point of view similar to Toy Story where the owners of the toys remains fairly out of the main story. Each chapter will let the reader get to know each character and what they're personality and philosophies may be. While I will give the author credit for creating strong distinctive personalities for all three, I was a bit surprised how realistic some of them were. The know-it-all attitude of Stingray was off-putting yet the author still made her likable enough. Lumphy's relationship with Frank, the washing machine, amuses me terribly. "
— Alice, 1/12/2014 -
" Charming, touching and hilarious. Thanks, Melody. "
— Betsy, 1/5/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book. It was cute, sweet and I think my second grade students will enjoy it too. "
— Niki, 12/28/2013 -
" Book on CD version- we listened to it three times and laughed out loud every time! "
— Stephanie, 12/23/2013 -
" This story is about 3 toys called Plastic, Lumpy and Sting Ray. The Plastic is a rubber ball, Lumpy is a buffalo and Sting Ray is a Sting Ray. W.N. "
— Horace, 12/19/2013 -
" Wonderful book to read aloud and share with children ages 5-9. Toys, like humans, have their own personalites and share their ups and downs in this delightful tale of knowing who you truly are. Thumbs up! "
— Paty, 12/15/2013 -
" Wonderfully creative!! The characters are toys and a towel. This book will make you laugh for sure. I read it to my fifth grade class and they all loved it too. "
— Toni, 12/6/2013 -
" Very cute, old-fashioned story reminiscent of A.A. Milne "
— Kelly, 8/12/2013 -
" Recommended by the children's librarian at my branch for my niece, but I read it with James and he loved it! Onto the next one. "
— Jane, 5/19/2013 -
" An adventure into another story where the stuffed animals and toys (and towels, washing machines)come to life while humans are sleeping. Sweet story - even toys have feelings. "
— Zonia, 3/21/2013 -
" This book is wonderfully creative and made me remember the first time I read it on first grade "
— Luke, 1/1/2013 -
" Simply put, this story is adorable. It is the perfect book for a young child and parent to share together. It only has 6 chapters, so can be read quickly! I have recommended this to several children ages 7 and 8 and they have all loved it as much as I have. "
— Tiff, 8/21/2012 -
" Great read aloud book for early readers! Takes your imagination to the washing machine. "
— Chris, 7/25/2012 -
" Lydia thought this book was very funny. She wanted to reread the first few chapters as soon as we finished it. "
— Sara, 4/9/2012 -
" Oh, so lovely. It's like Toy Story, but sweeter and lovelier. :) "
— Crystal, 2/2/2012 -
" I thought it was really good One of my favorite books. "
— Talia, 9/22/2011 -
" this is the first book of a 3-part series. the toys have distinct personalities and face typical friendship issues. great book to read-a-loud with preschoolers and early elementary kids. "
— Linda, 8/2/2011 -
" About how there is a girl and she usllay leves her toys out and what she did not is that the toys get out and go play i love this book also beccause it is a texas bule bounnet "
— Emily, 6/16/2011 -
" Great first chapter book for parents to read to their kids. "
— Kira, 4/27/2011 -
" Absolutely great. There were several moments when my kids, wife and I laughed out loud. "
— Bracken, 4/23/2011 -
" Highly recommended for all 6-year olds! Ella and I read this out loud and belly laughed throughout the entire book. We can't wait to read the next one. "
— Theresa, 3/22/2011 -
" Animals live in a house with a little girl and have many adventures or probelms toys go out is a very funny book "
— Ashley, 3/20/2011 -
" The book was very good and I really liked plastic the ball the most. "
— Anna, 3/5/2011 -
" Read this with my daughter for her book club. She really enjoyed it and it is an easy read "
— Tia, 3/1/2011 -
" This book may become our next Family Literature Circle Book. Stay tuned! "
— Brigid, 1/25/2011 -
" The characters are wonderful in this story and kids just love it. I love that they have toy characters other than dolls ("Plastic" is the name of a bouncy ball). "
— Alison, 1/11/2011 -
" This book is really funny, tender, and loving, says my class. "
— Suzy, 12/17/2010 -
" Ella says: "Great, great, great, too great!" <br/> <br/>I say: "One of the best books I read this year." <br/> <br/>My Mom says: "Fabulous." "
— Ella, 10/31/2010 -
" So charming! I had never heard of this book before, but it's a wonderful read-out-loud book for children. In the tradition of "The Little Prince" the stories feel relevant even to adults. "
— Anna, 8/18/2010 -
" Very boring. 3rd graders will love it. Felt as if the writer just made it up as she went along. "
— Evansmom, 8/8/2010 -
" The secret life of toys - a delightful look at friendship. "
— Nancy, 7/2/2010
About Emily Jenkins
Emily Jenkins is the author of Invisible Inkling, the first book featuring Hank and Inkling. She has also written the chapter books Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party, and Toys Go Home, plus a lot of picture books, including The Little Bit Scary People, That New Animal, and Five Creatures. She has worn the same butterfly costume for the past nine Halloweens, and if she has an invisible friend—she’s not telling.
About Melanie Martinez
Melanie Martinez has toured across the country with the National Shakespeare Company and performed with many other award winning New York City theatre companies including the Jean Cocteau Repertory Company (performing with them in Sao Paulo, Brazil), Target Margin, Salt Theatre Company, and Inverse Theatre Company. In 2005, Melanie became the first host of the PBS KIDS Sprout network’s original program The Good Night Show and by mid-2006 had achieved true pop icon status. Melanie continues to work on television, appears in print campaigns, narrates audio books, and performs in the variety show, Of The Moment. Melanie lives in downtown Manhattan with her husband and son. In her spare time, Melanie is an official Wish Granter and Wish Guide for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and volunteers with the Lower East Side Girl’s Club.