Sunday, August 12, 2018

Some Assembly Required by Brian Lynch -- ESSENTIAL

Some Assembly Required (Toy Academy #1) by Brian Lynch, illustrated by Edwardian Taylor. 188 pgs. Scholastic, 2018. $13.

Content: G

BUYING ADVISORY: EL -- ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

Grumbolt isn't exactly sure what kind of stuffed animal he's supposed to be. A cat? A koala? A bear? When he gets a chance to go to Toy Academy, he realizes this is his opportunity to discover who he is, develop his purpose in life, and find a kid of his own. But Toy Academy is full of other toys, too -- toys who have secrets of their own.

Some Assembly Required is a hilarious read that would work well for a read-aloud or for reading by individual kids. The pictures are amusing, and Grumbolt is a sympathetic character who is easy to cheer for.

Sydney G., K-6 Library Media Specialist

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