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Red Ted and the Lost Things
CCBC Review:
Designed in graphic novel format, the familiar story of a misplaced toy seeking its home gains a fresh feel from clever dialogue and striking illustrations. When Red Ted is left behind on a train, he meets a long-lost stuffed dinosaur, and the two toys develop an escape plan from the station’s cavernous lost-and-found room. Wandering through the city streets, they encounter a white cat who offers to help Ted find his home, secretly motivated by the strong smell of cheese that lingers on the toy bear’s fur (his owner is a cheese lover). The trio perseveres through a sudden downpour and a hostile encounter with a dog. The cat’s olfactory powers lead them to Ted’s house, where his delighted young owner offers the newcomers a home as well. Repetition and humor culminate in a highly satisfying resolution, and the mixed media illustrations provide visual focus on the colorful traveling trio and their owner set against sepia-toned backgrounds. ©2009 Cooperative Children's Book Center
Illustrated by Joel Stewart
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-8
Age Range:
Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3)
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Friendship
Helpfulness
Humor
Journeys and Quests
Lost and Found
Toys
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2009
Pages: 40
ISBN: 9780763645373
CCBC Location: Picture Book, Rosen