By Heidi Deedman (author)
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Shortlisted for the inaugural Klaus Flugge Prize, an important new illustration prize for children's books. How many toys is too many? It’s a question that’s bothers Lulu. She has had her teddy Jupiter since she was a baby and loves him very much, but as she grows up, she’s given more, and more, and more toys to play with.
When Christmas comes, Lulu realises she has just too many and takes decisive action! Lulu and Jupiter make appealing central characters, always the focus of our attention despite the busy crowds of toys surrounding them, and there’s a classic feel to the artwork, boosted by the hand-lettered text.
Will young readers agree with Lulu that there’s such a thing as too many toys? Maybe! ~ Andrea Reece
Lovereading4kids's expert reviewer, Julia Eccleshare is the Chair of the Judges of the Klaus Flugge Prize, she said: “We asked the judges to consider technique and artistic ability, and they chose also to take into account the illustrators’ skill at characterisation. The discussion was lively and wide ranging and the final shortlist features exciting and extremely talented illustrators. The Klaus Flugge Prize is very important, the only one to recognise new illustrator talent at this crucial early stage in a career and we look forward to watching all six of the shortlisted illustrators develop.”
Intricate comic detail, an energetic style, and hand-lettering that brings classic children’s books to mind make this stand out. The judges feel Deedman has the potential to be an outstanding illustrator, and admired the personality she gives to her book.
From the inaugural winner of the Sebastian Walker Prize, comes the warm, funny story of a little girl called Lulu who has too many toys! (Yes, there is such a thing.) Ever since Lulu was a little baby, she has had Jupiter - her lovely, cuddly, most-favourite-ever teddy bear. But with each new birthday ...she gets new toys. And with every passing Christmas ...more new toys.
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Very soon, Lulu's room becomes over-crowded with all kinds of mischievous toy soldiers and dolls, cowboys and doggies, monkeys and spaceships! She can barely fit in her own bed. What will Lulu do?
Arresting colour and intricate comic detail abound in this picture book for modern times.
Heidi Deedman originally studied sculpture in London, experimenting with a diverse range of materials such as found objects, ceramics and textiles. Drawing always stayed central to her work though, so it came as no surprise when she went on to complete Cambridge School of Art's illustrious MA in Illustration and win the inaugural Sebastian Walker prize. She lives in London. Visit Heidi's website at www.heidideedman.com.
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From the inaugural winner of the Sebastian Walker Prize, comes the warm, funny story of a little girl called Lulu who has too many toys! (Yes, there is such a thing.) Ever since Lulu was a little baby, she has had Jupiter - her lovely, cuddly, most-favourite-ever teddy bear. But with each new birthday ...she gets new toys.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Too Many Toys! and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-6 years old
Too Many Toys! features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 5+ readers
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Too Many Toys! was written by Heidi Deedman and published by Walker Books Ltd
Too Many Toys! has 32 pages
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