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Shannon, David

Too Many Toys

32 pp. | Scholastic/Blue Sky | October, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-439-42029-0 $16.99
(3) K-3 Sprawling illustrations in Shannon's recognizable style (i.e., well-ordered frenzy) depict the glut of multicolored playthings--Legos, stuffed animals, action figures--that overrun Spencer's house. His mother orders him to part with some, but Spencer thwarts her organization attempt (and showcases his imagination) by refusing to relinquish the "best toy EVER": the box in which they put the giveaways. A creative take on excess.
Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

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