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 size, run across the floor to the toy boy". Lots of opportunity to use this as a writing mentor text for older kids.If you want to read a great review of this read Elizabeth Bird's. I certainly can't do any better than that. What toys do when your back is turned is an age-old question asked by children. Author Emily Jenkins invites readers to view their playthings from the toys' vantage. A companion to Toys Go Out and Toy Dance Party, Toys Come Home is the beginning of StingRay's story from the day she is given as a day-of-birth gift. Her quest to find friends, save other toys, and learn why toys exist will delight young readers. Each chapter stands alone as a short story, and is accompanied by a detailed pencil illustration by Cadecott Medal-winner Paul Zelinsky. Filled with adventure and complemented by illustrations, Toys Come Home is sure to be a favorite bedtime read aloud- for both children and their toys.
Honestly, It's as good as the first! Skip the second, read the first and third.
—ilakann
So sweet and cute so far and I love the two previous books in teh series!
—Linda
Totally delightful. I haven't read the first two books, but I will.
—nick
it was weird but good
—Kayla
