Bloomsbury USA Childrens
On sale:
August 2010
Price:
$17.99
Format:
Hardcover
Size:
9.625 x 10.75 in
Pages:
40 pp
Ages:
5-8
Grades:
K-3
ISBN-13: 9781599904283
ISBN-10: 1599904284
Two little boys who work in a toy factory.
What could be more fun than that?
The two little Toolittle brothers, Rudy and Ridley, are charged with a very important job at their family's toy company: They must play with every single toy-and make sure the magical toys also play with them. Then one day, Rudy decides he has gotten too big for fun and games; he must take toy-testing seriously, and little brother Ridley is left all alone. But when the toys stop working, Rudy discovers that it takes not one but two little Toolittles to play just right.
Kirsch's detailed line work and technicolor paintings render in glorious detail a host of toy creations that will fascinate children, while parents and teachers will embrace an imaginative story about the bonds of brotherhood, the joys of childhood, and the importance of play. In a world where children are quick to grow up, here is an imaginative story about the bonds of brotherhood, the joys of childhood, and the importance of play.
"Kirsch offers a clever story about the nature and rewards of play, and children will enjoy poring over the wild details of fanciful toys in the watercolor-and-pencil scenes, which culminate in a Twolittle Toy Company catalog at the back of the book, which provides a “Where’s Waldo?” element to the story."—Booklist
"The boys, with their miniature business suits and cute hair parts, quickly endear themselves to readers, who will find themselves hoping earnestly that Rudy and Ridley remain playmates."—Kirkus Reviews
"The Toolittle little brother saves the day, of course, creating a satisfying ending to this delightful tale. With cartoonlike illustrations done in colored pencil, graphite, and watercolor, Kirsch has created a magical world that any child would long to get lost in."—School Library Journal
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