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Too Many Toys Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2008

by David Shannon (Author, Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 349 ratings
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Caldecott Honor winner and bestselling author-illustrator David Shannon makes readers laugh aloud when young Spencer's mountain of toys becomes overwhelming. A book that will be read again and again.

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!
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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years, from customers
  2. Part of series
    David Books
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  6. Lexile measure
    AD600L
  7. Dimensions
    9 x 0.5 x 11.25 inches
  8. Publisher
    The Blue Sky Press
  9. Publication date
    October 1, 2008
  10. ISBN-10
    0439490294
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0439490290
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the story good, awesome, and well-written. They also appreciate the beautiful illustrations and humor. Readers describe the book as fun and interesting for children.

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21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers find the story good, awesome, and well-written. They also describe the book as cute, quirky, and sweet. Readers mention it leaves them with a smile and has a surprise ending.

"...I had chosen Yes Virginia for my oldest (very sweet and cute!). I was looking for something for my younger child when I came across this title...." Read more

"...It always leaves me with a smile. I have a David of my own and the universality of Shannon's characters strike a cord...." Read more

"This is a humorous story based on having too many toys. Super cute read. The kids and I myself enjoyed it." Read more

"This story is fine. It is no Fergus or David. The kids and I rated it this a four. The illustrations are great!" Read more

16 customers mention "Illustrations"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the illustrations in the book beautiful, great, and cute. They also say the narrative is fantastic.

"...I had chosen Yes Virginia for my oldest (very sweet and cute!). I was looking for something for my younger child when I came across this title...." Read more

"...They are heartfelt and hilarious. The illustrations are both fun and a relief from all the pastel "babyish" books...." Read more

"...The kids and I rated it this a four. The illustrations are great!" Read more

"...The art work is delightful (as always), and the combination of the story and the pictures just works so wonderfully...." Read more

15 customers mention "Humor"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny and interesting for children. They say it has activities similar to daily activities. Readers also mention it's a great book for kids who have an abundance of toys.

"I love David Shannon's books. They are heartfelt and hilarious...." Read more

"This is a humorous story based on having too many toys. Super cute read. The kids and I myself enjoyed it." Read more

"...It's actually a really FUNNY book too... as most people with children know, they laugh at the most obscure things...." Read more

"...Bottom line: Beautiful, detailed illustrations; funny, well written story. Highly recommended." Read more

4 customers mention "Likability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book funny and relatable. They say it's a good conversation starter and a great addition to any home library.

"...He has a great way of relating to children...." Read more

"...It's funny and kids and adults will easily relate. A great addition to any home library." Read more

"...It was a good conversation starter for reducing our toy stockpile!" Read more

"...Great for adults too." Read more

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dewey020
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny--not inspirational though!
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2010
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I have a 4.5 year old and a 2.5 year old and every year for St. Nicholas morning they each receive a new book. I usually pick titles about the nativity story or a Christmas book with a religious message, but went a different route this year. I had chosen Yes Virginia for my oldest (very sweet and cute!). I was looking for something for my younger child when I came across this title. Reading some of the reviews I anticipated that it would have some sort of message that it's important to pass along toys for those who don't have as many blessings--not that the book would center on that but I expected maybe a line or page about it--but alas, it's more a funny book about "too many toys." SPOILER ALERT--the very last page is him turning the box with the old toys he finally parted with into a new toy airplane. It's cute, but it didn't serve the purpose that I had hoped for St. Nicholas morning! It could provide a conversation starter for parents who want children to understand that they don't need so many toys, and in my case to talk to them about the importance of donating them to other children. But if you're looking for a heartfelt book with a strong message about not being selfish and sharing with others--this is not it!
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Carole P. Roman
5.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Toys
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014
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I love David Shannon's books. They are heartfelt and hilarious. The illustrations are both fun and a relief from all the pastel "babyish" books. This book was cute, but "No David" remains my favorite. It always leaves me with a smile. I have a David of my own and the universality of Shannon's characters strike a cord. Too Many Toys is how every parent feels when they look at the thousands of broken pieces, toys bubbling out of couch cushions, invading every bit of space so it feels like they are secretly mating and multiplying. It does get overwhelming. Shannon is not preachy, he's a slice of life and realistic. The ending was appropriate- it's a reminder that material things don't make us happy or fill a void- only we can do that for ourselves.
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Amelia
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 year old dream
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2024
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Originally my 3 year old would rent this over and over and OVER from the library. We decided Christmas was the best time to add this gem to his ever growing collection of books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2021
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This is a humorous story based on having too many toys. Super cute read. The kids and I myself enjoyed it.
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CJ Asis
4.0 out of 5 stars It's okay...
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016
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This story is fine. It is no Fergus or David. The kids and I rated it this a four. The illustrations are great!
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Brian D. Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2019
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My son is OBSESSED with this book and the message couldn't be any better. It's actually a really FUNNY book too... as most people with children know, they laugh at the most obscure things. My son couldn't stop laughing through this and memorized it QUICKLY.

It's still one of our favorites.
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Brett Bullough
5.0 out of 5 stars Too Many Toys
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2008
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David Shannon is amazing! I am a Librarian for an elementary school and his books are always among the favorites, and "Too Many Toys" is no different. He has a great way of relating to children. All children relate to this story because we all tend to hang on to things that don't even work just for the sentimentality of it. The art work is delightful (as always), and the combination of the story and the pictures just works so wonderfully. I really cannot think of any of his books that I would not fully recommend!
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Wooley Household
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story about a child who has too many toys ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017
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Great story about a child who has too many toys and the parent's wish to consolidate the amount, ultimately sharing to readers that it is the simplest toys which are the best to have. Our son (who is 3 yrs old) enjoys reading this book with us weekly.
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Dorothy G
2.0 out of 5 stars Better books available with a similar theme
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2020
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Like the story as a parent but the drawings are a bit frightening. My little one refused to have this book read to him. So ended up charity shopping it.
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AC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in India on May 22, 2017
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A fun book.
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Samantha Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun for all ages!
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2013
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My 2 year old niece wants to read it over and over again. She calls it "Lots of Toys." Its a lot of fun!
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Pooja kanwar
1.0 out of 5 stars Use less
Reviewed in India on December 6, 2021
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I was expecting a lesson for kid to not to have so many things but in this no lesson for kids of any kind.
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Tarun Kumar
1.0 out of 5 stars The Book was Torn !
Reviewed in India on October 26, 2020
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When I am buying a hardcover book I pay extra for that better feel n quality... If I get a book that is torn, it really gives you the feeling of being duped.... I don't know if that was an AMAZON issue or Seller issue....
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1.0 out of 5 stars The Book was Torn !
Reviewed in India on October 26, 2020
When I am buying a hardcover book I pay extra for that better feel n quality... If I get a book that is torn, it really gives you the feeling of being duped.... I don't know if that was an AMAZON issue or Seller issue....
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