Book Series · 3 Books

Toys Go Out Books

In order from Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic to Toys Come Home.

Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
Toy Dance Party
Toys Come Home
Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
Toy Dance Party
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic

By Emily Jenkins, Paul O. Zelinsky (Illustrator)

A group of toys navigate their relationships with each other and their owner, a young girl, as they go on adventures and learn about themselves.

128 pages· 13,004 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Meet Lumphy, StingRay, and Plastic, three toys belonging to a Little Girl. Together, they navigate the world, from the basement's shadows to the washing machine's roar. As they explore, they ponder life's big questions and face unexpected challenges. What will they discover about themselves and their place in the world?
In reading order

Toys Go Out Series

3 books · Published 2006–2011

#1

Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006

A group of toys navigate their relationships with each other and their owner, a young girl, as they go on adventures and learn about themselves.

#2

Toy Dance Party

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2008

Three toys face a blizzard and a vacuum to keep their girl's love.

#3

Toys Come Home

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2011

Discover how three toys find their home and face unexpected adventures.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Toys Go Out series?

There are 3 books in the Toys Go Out series. It began with Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic in 2006, and the newest book, Toys Come Home, was published in 2011.

What order should you read the Toys Go Out books in?

Start with Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Toys Go Out books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Toys Go Out book is the longest?

Toy Dance Party is the longest book in the series at 20,131 words (176 pages).

Which Toys Go Out book is the shortest?

Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic is the shortest at 13,004 words (128 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Toys Go Out to life.

01

Emily Jenkins

Author
02

Paul O. Zelinsky

Illustrator

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