Too Many Toys

from jodyjlittle

David has too many toys. Gifts from parents and grandparents, party favors and little toys from the fast-food restaurants fill his room and eventually the entire house (or so it seems). When his mom steps on a plastic Lego with her bare foot, she decides it's time for David to get rid of some toy...

from avidrine

I enjoyed this book by David Shannon. Living with younger siblings, I know what it's like to have too many toys in the house. I could relate to this story, even now, because I hate getting rid of my things. I just love that, at the end, Spencer finds simple joy in a box, much like kids always do.

from Kbernard

This book is about a child who has entirely too many toys. He receives toys from drive-thrus, family members, parties, etc. His mother has had enough, and forces him to give away some of his most prized possessions. To his mother's surprise, the child doesn't agree to give away the box the toys a...

from SADAMS30

Love this book! Wonderful, detailed, colorful illustrations and a story that is true for many children. I automatically thought of my friend's 4 year old daughter when I read it the first time. She liked it when I read it to her, but it was a little long winded to keep her attention. Overall, fan...

from kryoung1

This is a very cute story about a little boy who simply has too many toys. His mom tells him that he needs to pack up a box of toys to give away and in the end he is able to appreciate the smallest things. It's told in a very overdramatized way as if it was written from the viewpoint of a child (...