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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
PreS-Gr 2 In many ways Spencer's situation epitomizes every child's fantasy-he has a toy collection that rivals a major toy store in depth and breadth. Simply cataloging the different types takes many engaging pages overflowing with brightly colored playthings. The problem is that the sheer number of toys has created multiple hazards. Tired of dodging disasters and sidestepping lands...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on December 1, 2008
In the book’s opening spread, Spencer’s bedroom looks like a toy store following an earthquake; readers might not even notice Spencer among the mess. Wearing his space alien helmet, he looks like just one more toy with big eyes and plastic parts. David Shannon’s saturated colors add to the visual frenzy; readers’ eyes are likely to bounce around the page as if they’re tracking a high-speed game of pinball. This sensory overload is, of course, the ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More