ABOUT THIS BOOK

Lumphy is a stuffed buffalo. StingRay is a stuffed stingray. And Plastic... well, Plastic isn't quite sure what she is. They all belong to the Little Girl who lives on the high bed with the fluffy pillows. A very nice person to belong to.

But outside of the Little Girl's room things can be confusing. Like when Lumphy gets sticky with peanut butter on a picnic, why is he called "dirty"? Or when StingRay jumps into the bathtub, what will happen to her fur? And where in the house can they find the Little Girl a birthday present that she will love the most?

Together is best for these three best friends. Together they look things up in the dictionary, explore the basement, and argue about the meaning of life. And together they face dogs, school, television commercials, the vastness of the sea and the terrifying bigness of the washing machine.

With all the appeal of a classic, here are six linked stories form Emily Jenkins, and illustrated by Caldecott winning Paul O. Zelinsky that showcase the unforgettable adventures--and misadventures-- of three extraordinary friends.


REVIEWS

“Utterly delightful . . . bound to be a favorite with any child who has ever adored an inanimate object.”—School Library Journal, Starred

“An entertaining look at identity, friendship, and belonging.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred


From the Trade Paperback edition.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Emily Jenkins is the author of numerous highly acclaimed books for children, including That New Animal, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor recipient; Daffodil; My Favorite Thing (According to Alberta): Five Creatures, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor recipient, a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book, and an American Library Association Notable; and The Secret Life of Billy's Uncle Myron. The author lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Meet Emily Jenkins and Paul O. Zelinsky as they discuss their new book Toys Go Out!

Thursday, September 14, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Books of Wonder
18 W. 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Call (212) 989-3475 for more information.

Saturday, October 7, 2006
2:00 p.m.
Halfway Down the Stairs
114 E. Fourth Street, Rochester, MI 48307
Call (248) 652-6066 for more information.

Friday, October 13th & Saturday, October 14, 2006
Southern Festival of Books
Cook Convention Center & Main Street Mall, Memphis, TN
Call Humanities Tennessee at (615) 770-0006 for more information.
Visit www.tn-humanties.org/festival for the complete schedule.

Meet Caldecott Medalist Paul O. Zelinsky!

Saturday, September 30, 2006
1:30 p.m.
Baltimore Book Festival
Mount Vernon Place (600 Block North Charles St.)
Visit www.baltimorebookfestival.com for more information.


AWARDS

WINNER 2006 - Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book
WINNER 2007 - ALA Notable Children's Book
NOMINEE 2008 - Texas Bluebonnet Award



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