 
|
Lumphy the stuffed buffalo, StingRay the plushy, and Plastic the red rubber ball appear in color for the first time!
The little girl (their owner) is away again, and the toys stare in wonder at the first snowfall. They cannot resist going outside--properly attired, of course. They wear what they find around the house. StingRay, who is dry-clean only, asks for a plastic baggie. “Poke me some air holes” she says. Lumphy wears a mitten on his head.
While they are playing in the snow, they see the sun set. The sky looks just as StingRay describes the scene: “It’s strawberry syrup pouring over the world to make it sweet before nightfall.” Their imagination and innocence come across on every page, especially when they make snow angels and when they describe what they see in the snow. A snow-covered tree is compared to a candy tree that tastes like peppermint.
Never has snow looked more inviting, peaceful and magical than through these toys’ eyes. I really hope the author and illustrator make more picture books about these unforgettable characters.
|
|
Toys Meet Snow: Being the Wintertime Adventures of a Curious Stuffed Buffalo, a Sensitive Plush Stingray, and a Book-loving Rubber Ball