Download or read book The Journey of a Toys for Tots Toy written by Rebecca Varicak and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow Ted, a Toys for Tots toy, as he travels from the store shelves to his final destination . . . . where he becomes a special gift to a child on Christmas morning. One Christmas in 1947, Diane Hendricks, wife of Major Bill Hendricks, USMCR, made a doll and wanted her husband to go out and give the toy to an organization designed to help children in need. When he explained to her that no such organization existed, she demanded that they start one. In 1948, the proud tradition of Marines bringing toys to children in need on Christmas evolved into what is now known as Toys for Tots.
Download or read book Phoebe and Digger written by Tricia Springstubb and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phoebe enjoys playing with her new digger while her mother is busy with the new baby, until a bigger girl grabs the toy at the park.
Download or read book Toys Come Home written by Emily Jenkins and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 Toys Come Home Here is the final book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which includes the companion books Toys Go Out and Toy Dance Party and chronicles the unforgettable adventures of three brave and loving toys. Fans of the series, as well as newcomers, will happily discover how Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic came to live with the Girl. In six linked adventures, readers will also learn how the one-eared Sheep became one-eared, watch a cranky toy meet an unfortunate end, and best of all, learn why it’s okay for someone you truly love to puke on you. This is perhaps the most charming of three inimitably charming books destined to become classics. A Wall Street Journal Best Children’s Book of the Year A Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Selection "A timeless story of adventure and friendship to treasure aloud or independently. Wholly satisfying, this may well leave readers expecting to see the Velveteen Rabbit peeking in the bedroom window and smiling approvingly." —Booklist, Starred “The best talking toy stories since Winnie-the-Pooh.” —Kirkus Reviews "A book destined to be read to children at bedtime for decades (nay, centuries?) to come. It is rare that prequels exceed the books they are meant to simply introduce, but this is one of the few." —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
Download or read book Toys Go Out written by Emily Jenkins and published by Schwartz & Wade. This book was released on 2008-12-18 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “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 Here is the first book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which includes the companion books Toy Dance Party and Toys Come Home and chronicles the unforgettable adventures of three brave and loving toys. In these six linked stories from Emily Jenkins, and illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Paul O. Zelinsky, readers will meet three extraordinary friends. 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. 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. A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner, an ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book, and an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Book Award Winner, Toys Go Out is truly a modern classic.
Download or read book Toy Dance Party written by Emily Jenkins and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six stories relate further adventures of three best friends, who happen to be toys, as they encounter a fearsome (possible) shark, enjoy a dance party, and deal with rejection by The Girl, who is growing up.
Download or read book Smart Play Smart Toys written by Stevanne Auerbach and published by Stevanne Auerbach. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We've all heard of IQ but do you know your child's PQ or Play Quotient? A child's ability to play does more than provide for fund and diversion; it is critical for his or her emotion and intellectual growth, an teaches everything from social skills to analytical thinking. For the developing mind of a child, learning to play is paramount--but is your child getting the most out of playtime? Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., more affectionately known as Dr. Toy has dedicated a lifetime to the importance of play and gives you specific advice on which toys to buy and what kind of games to play to emplower your child's overall development. You'll learn: How to become your child's play Tutor How play can strengthen maturity levels and confidence The pros, cons, and facts of gender specific toys Guideance for the gifted and special-needs child Plus practical advice on Evaluatin a toy's safety, learn which toy manufacturers Dr. Toy recommends Craft supplies you should always have on hand Dr Toy's 100 Best Children's Products And many more invaluable ways to make playtime a growing experience!
Download or read book The Secret Science of Toys written by Kris Hirschmann and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2019 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buzz, Woody, and friends take readers on a journey through the fascinating science of toys: how they are made and how they work. Readers will love learning about the things they play with every day."--
Download or read book Tales of Toy World written by Lalitha A. Shetty and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Toy World is a collection of short stories set in a land of make-believe. Journey through these pages with the jolly toy maker, Mr. Brown, and the loveable toys he has cre----ated. Read about their adventures in this entertaining selection of stories. Is there going to be a monster coming to live in Toy World? Will Bozo's friends come to his birthday party? Is Strawbelle truly the most beautiful toy in Toy World, or is she just a vain, ill-mannered doll? Lalitha Shetty fills these pages with their stories, while Lakshmi Shetty gives form to the adorable toys. Together, they present a delightful world. So whether you read to yourself or read aloud with loved ones...let your imagination soar...Lalitha Shetty lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, Ashok, and her daughters, Shalika and Sanjana. An elementary school teacher, she enjoys creating stories that will not only entertain children, but also foster a life-long love of reading. Lalitha has written and edited books for children in India. Lakshmi Shetty, a graphic designer and illustrator, lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with her husband Sanjay and her twins, Veer and Tara.Since graduating from the University of Michigan School of Art in 1994, she has worked on various design projects. Publisher's website: http: //www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TalesOfToyWorld.htm
Download or read book Little Angel s Journey written by and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young angel in heaven longs to live on Earth, where a mother and father wait for their new baby to be born. Little Angel waits through the seasons, gathers gifts from the sun, moon, and stars, and is then brought to Earth by Great Angel.
Download or read book WALNECK S CLASSIC CYCLE TRADER MAY 2002 written by Causey Enterprises, LLC and published by Causey Enterprises, LLC. This book was released on with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Long Journey Home written by Peter J. Maida and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2001-07-01 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Journey of a Toy written by John Malam and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2013 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Journey of a... series looks at how common products end up in our homes, starting with the raw materials and ending with the finished product. This title looks at the journey of a plastic toy, examining how plastic is made, how toys are designed and manufactured, and how the finished toys are packaged, transported and distributed to shops, and eventually purchased and played with
Download or read book A Toy s Journey written by Madeleine J Kurtz and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maddie Kurtz wrote this heart-warming story when she was 10-years old. It is the true story of Bonnie, a 13-year-old girl in New Jersey, who had a small Santa Claus toy that got lost and then miraculously turned up in Tennessee - the state that she now lives in, 40 years later. It is also the imagined story of the journey that toy took from New Jersey to Thailand to Russia to Tennessee, and all the people's lives it touched in that 40-year journey. And in the end, it's all about love.
Download or read book The Secret Science of Toys written by Kris Hirschmann and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Buzz, Woody, and friends take readers on a journey through the fascinating science of toys: how they are made and how they work. Readers will love learning about the things they play with every day."--
Download or read book Dolls Toys of Native America written by Don McQuiston and published by . This book was released on 1995-04 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As 85 color images reveal the beauty and craftsmanship of these unique toys, 25 historical sepia-toned photos place them in the context in which they were used, all accompanied by fact-filled captions and an authoritative text. Seven tales illustrate the role of toys in passing on valuable lessons.
Download or read book The Velveteen Rabbit Or How Toys Become Real written by Margery Williams Bianco and published by Running Press Book Publishers. This book was released on 1981 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An all-time children's classic "The Velveteen Rabbit" beautifully packaged with an adorable, authentic plush version of the beloved bunny! The Velveteen Rabbit's journey from outcast toy to real bunny is a classic tale of love, friendship and learning to be yourself. This special hardcover gift edition, which includes beautiful design on every page, reunites Margery Williams's text with the original full-color 1922 illustrations by William Nicholson. The plush stuffed bunny, which has been designed exclusively for this gift set, is made of high quality velveteen and based on these same original illustrations. We hope that he will become, like the Velveteen Rabbit himself, a cherished companion and inspiration.
Download or read book Sharing the Journey Literature for Young Children written by David Yellin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-05-12 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wonderful resource from two authors with an infectious enthusiasm for children's literature will help readers select and share quality books for and with young children. Specifically focused on infants through the third grade, Sharing the Journey contains descriptive book annotations, instructive commentary, and creative teaching activities tailored for those important years. Extensive book lists throughout will help readers build a library of quality children's literature. Books representing other cultures are included to help celebrate diversity as well as cultural connection. Genre chapters include poetry, fantasy, and realistic and historical fiction. A chapter on informational books demonstrates how young children can be introduced to, and learn to enjoy, nonfiction.
