Forgotten toys at a summer campground
Are tossed into the camp’s Lost and Found.
But Dino Boy refuses to spend his days on a shelf
He sets out to escape and find a home for himself.
A ballerina, a hippo, and a mood ring tag along
On this great adventure to find where they belong.
Award-winning screenwriter and family therapist Natalie Shampanier draws from her experience with adopted children to create a poignant rhyming tale about determination, friendship and the search for love. This beautifully illustrated book is a perfect read-aloud for early readers and shared family story time!
My Review
I chose to read this book after receiving a free e-copy from the author. All opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased.
This rhyming story about toys at a summer camp is sweet with a variety of emotions. It starts with the toys believing they’ve been forgotten, but Dino Boy and some of the others won’t give up. Then they see a bus drive up full of boys and girls! What a great story about determination to read to children!
The illustrations are delightful. They’re full of color and detail that will keep the interest of young children. Lost and Found is definitely a book that should be in a child’s library.
About the Author
Natalie has been rhyming ever since she was small,
And she’s still only pushing five feet tall.
She couldn’t keep rhyming while working as a shrink,
Somehow patients prefer prose when feeling on the brink.
She went on to write movies inspired by her childhood,
In a little known town called Hollywood.
Her last film, “Paper Spiders” was a critical success,
But her kids are her greatest achievement nonetheless.
Raising her three wildlings is always a riot
She enjoys absolutely no peace and quiet.
Her nonverbal 10 year old who speaks only in signs
Inspired this picture book with limited lines.
Thank you for giving Natalie’s bio a look,
Hope you enjoy reading her latest book.
Bound 4 Escape 