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Toy Dance Party Written by Emily Jenkins Illustrated by Paul Zelinsky · Schwartz & Wade · Hardcover · Ages 7-10 years · September 9, 2008 · $16.99 · 978-0-375-83935-1 (0-375-83935-6)

Here is the second book in the highly acclaimed Toys Trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toys Come Home.

Lumphy, Stingray, and Plastic are back! And this time the lovable trio finds 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!)

Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, July 15, 2008:
"Poignant and compelling, this sequel sparkles."

WINNER 2008 - Kirkus Reviews Best Children’s Books
WINNER - Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
WINNER - IRA--CBC Children's Choice

Emily Jenkins is the author of numerous highly acclaimed books for children, including Toys Go Out, an ALA Notable Book which received three starred reviews. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Paul O. Zelinsky’s retelling of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel received the 1998 Caldecott Medal. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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