Paisley

by Maggie Smith

Book Overview

Paisley has been sitting on the shelf at Big & Little Toys too long. He's seen other animals come and go, but somehow he's never found his perfect match. And so, taking matters into his own hands,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0375821643
• ISBN13: 9780375821646
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Charming!

The story and the artwork are simply charming but the enthusiasm and the optimism of the little Paisley endeared me to this book. It's a situation that most little ones worry about, stuffed animals having no one to love, and it pulled at my heartstrings. I loved this book!

Paisley

I ordered this book for my granddaughter after checking it out from the library several times. She loves it. It is a very cute story about finding a little stuffed elephant's special someone. Both she and her brother ages 5 and 3 have really enjoyed this book.

So lovely.

I find Paisley to be unusual for a children's book--most authors would put the book in third person, I think, but Maggie Smith chose first person. So Paisley tells us the tale. I love all the details--every animal at the shop where Paisley's story begins has personality. A green whale with white polka dots, a snail with a colorful shell, some gingham/seersucker cats, a dinosaur with a pattern of flowers or cogs, a swirly octopus, a plaid giraffe, and flowered farm animals are just some of the many characters in the store. Each animal is meant for a particular child, but Paisley's destiny involves an exciting journey through streets and a laundromat. We see the swing tag go flying from the plastic hanger on the elephant's ear, and we can witness the dizzying/sickening effects washers and dryers can have on a stuffed animal. Paisley despairs of ever finding the right child, but the end of the book represents a new beginning for our charming protagonist.

Oh an elephant needs to be loved!

This is such a cute book! I love the contrast between what Paisley is describing and what the pictures are showing. Paisley puts a positive spin on situations which are actually out of his control. There's a lot of colorful patterns in the illustrations, and repeated readings reveal some humorous details. Our 2 year old is a big fan!