The Curious Adventures of the Abandoned Toys

By Julian Fellowes

When Doc the bear arrives at the dump from his former home in a children's hospital, he's not sure what kind of life awaits him. But the friends he finds there are determined to make his new home a welcoming one. In the gentle, classic style of "The Velveteen Rabbit, "the toys discover what it's like to live on their own. Julian Fellowes's witty text and S. D. Schindler's lovely, intricate art combine to make a beautiful gift book, sure to strike a chord with any child--or adult--who has ever loved a stuffed toy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805075267
• ISBN13: 9780805075267
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.6" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 4 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 4

Customer Reviews

Lovely, well-written children's book for young school aged kids

This is a charming story about stuffed animals that get thrown away for a variety of reasons (i.e. Velveteen Rabbit). The illustrations are beautiful and it is a sweet and interesting story. The language is a little sophisticated and it takes place in England so there are some British expressions and words that need some translating. My 8 year old daughter loves it. Definitely a great read aloud story for kids 7-9.