Deze serie duikt in de diepe banden tussen speelgoed en hun eigenaren, vaak doordrenkt van nostalgie en hartverwarmende humor. De verhalen verkennen thema's als vriendschap, verlies en ontdekking, terwijl de personages op onverwachte reizen gaan. Het is een vertelervaring die resoneert bij zowel kinderen als volwassenen, en viert de kracht van verbeelding en onwaarschijnlijke banden. Elke aflevering biedt een uniek perspectief op wat het betekent om ergens bij te horen en een gezin te hebben, of dit nu uit mensen of geliefde metgezellen bestaat.
Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
Blending elements reminiscent of Toy Story and Kate DiCamillo's The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, this book offers a heartwarming narrative suitable for families. It promises an engaging story that explores themes of friendship and adventure, making it a delightful read for both children and adults alike.
“A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book.” —The Washington Post on Toys Go Out, the companion to Toy Dance Party Here is the second book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toys Come Home and chronicles the unforgettable adventures of three brave and loving toys. Lumphy, Stingray, and Plastic are back! And this time the three extraordinary friends find that their little girl has left for winter vacation and taken a box of dominoes, a stegosaurus puzzle, and two Barbie dolls—but not them. Could she have forgotten them? As the girl starts to grow up, the three best friends must join together to brave a blizzard, save the toy mice from the vacuum, and make sure that they’ll always have the little girl’s love. (And they still have time to throw an all-out dance party with the washing machine!) "Poignant and compelling, this sequel sparkles." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred
When a little girl gets a plush stingray for her birthday, it makes friends with some of her other toys as they all try to navigate in the world of real people
The beloved characters Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic return in a vibrant full-color picture book, ideal for holiday gifting. Created by acclaimed author Emily Jenkins and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Paul Zelinsky, this new installment promises to enchant readers and is poised to become a classic in children's literature.