Too Many Toys [Hardcover]

Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

Spencer has too many toys! His father trips over them, his mother falls over them, and the house is overflowing with junk. Now its time to give some of the mountain of goodies away, but Spencer finds it hard. In the end, he fills a box, but decides the one toy he can't part with is the box!

* A master at capturing the workings of a young mind, Shannon combines realistic dialogue with his boisterous illustrations to create another surefire hit. This book provides a pertinent and appealing read. School Library Journal(starred review)

Shannon's sardonic wit will strike a chord with parents and children alike. Kirkus Reviews



Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Books of the Year, 2009

Cybils Awards, 2008 Finalist

E.B. White Read Aloud Award, 2009 Honor Book

David Shannon is the internationally acclaimed creator of more than thirty picture books, includingNo, David!, a Caldecott Honor Book and his secondNew York TimesBest Illustrated Book of the Year, and three more David picture books. Shannon's bestsellers includeA Bad Case of Stripes,Duck on a Bike, and his recentBugs in My Hair. He lives in California with his family.

Spencer has too many toys! He has robots, puzzles, board games, stuffed animals, and plastic dinosaurs. Toys spill out of every drawer and closet and clutter the floor of every room. Come along as Spencer tries to persuade his mother to keep them all -- because every single toy is his favorite! Once again, Caldecott Honor illustrator David Shannon proves that an entertaining story and your own imaginalCĪ