Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook

by Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld

The complete retelling of favorite Disney movies in a true read-aloud style.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Media Tie In, Fiction, Humor, Classics

72 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld is the award-winning author of more than sixty books for children, including DINOSAUR TRACKS, "a great choice for even the most discriminating dinophiles" (School Library Journal); DID DINOSAURS HAVE FEATHERS?, a Children's Book of the Month Club selection, described as "fascinating" by Kirkus Reviews; and DINOSAURS BIG AND SMALL, a 2003 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award winner.

When she's not reading, researching, writing, or editing, Kathleen loves to spend her free time exploring, doing fieldwork, and preparing fossils for her local natural history museums.

Reviews

[Pamela Sepulvado Sepulvado Deroche · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute! 🥰

[notgettingenough · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just recently I was given the three Toy Story movies, which I would never have thought of watching otherwise. Still, Christmas evening and the next two nights, out they came.

Somebody subsequently asked me which I liked best. I have to say number two as it captures so brilliantly the nature of the collector, the horrible Chicken Man. I guess I've been both sides of that, the collector turned seller and yep, inside we all have the heart of the the Chicken Man. Boy is that a hard confession to make.

I was also asked which character I liked best. Buzz, of course, with his never give up optimism. Just thinking about that makes me feel like I could ingest a little of it right now. Mmm. That feels better.

I found number three a little odd compared with the others. Adult themes, and really scary. Still, I guess kids simply see different things from adults in movies and may not have felt the discomfort that I suffered in this one. It didn't seem to have the funny relief of the others, it was just nasty.

There's that thing about presents. Do you buy something YOU like, or something you think the other person will? I'm not sure what it was in this case, but it worked. Smiley face.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever watched Toy Story 2? If you have then this is a retelling of part of the story where Woody finds out that there was a TV show made of him and his team Bullseye, Jessie and The Prospector. But Andy's old friends do not want to let him go and go on a search of finding him. This book is about 40 pages long and is perfect for bedtime. The illustrations match the story and also the movie if you have seen it. If you like Toy Story then you will like this book.

[R. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is essentially the story of the Toy Story 2 movie, just very abbreviated. It is chopped into sections, which make it possible to read it one part at a time. Given it's condensed nature, there are a lot of details that are changed or omitted to keep it a good length for a child's attention span. The pictures are the real highlight of this book, which are beautifully done.

[Amber Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pictures in this book are very creative. I like that the main characters in the book are pointed out and are bigger in the pages. The book goes right along with the movie which helps students relate and connect them together. The book definitely tells a story in the adventure of Woody and his gang. I like that the important words are in bold on the pages.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent adaption of Toy Story Two. Read it with my students. They loved it and so did I. Gorgeous illustrations.

[That-Disney-Girl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am emotionally attached to these toys.

[Cristina Di Matteo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un ritorno emozionante nel mondo di Woody, Buzz e della loro squadra di amici. Toy Story 2: A Read-Aloud Storybook di Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld cattura tutta l’azione e il cuore del film in un racconto perfetto da condividere ad alta voce. Le illustrazioni vivaci e la storia avventurosa rendono ogni pagina un momento speciale da vivere insieme ai più piccoli. Una lettura che fa brillare gli occhi.

[Michelle Bacon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this to my son who complained it was too long. Guess He didn't find it as entertaining as the movies. Basically, it's the movie summed up into about 30 pages. Cute book but maybe for a little bit older child than a 5 year-old.

[Jamie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have taken this book out of the library so much over the past four years we probably should have just bought a copy by now.

It is such a thrill for my daughter to take it out when she sees it on the shelf, though, I wouldn't want to take that away from her.

[Angela Barakat]

I read this with both my children.

[Christy]

brings back so much childhood memories!

[zomgliyah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, I usually do not like books written for a movie franchise HOWEVER, I'm in love with this book. It stayed true to the movie and didn't skip any parts.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Listened to this on a car trip to the main library.

[lolo chigs · Rating 5 out of 5]

twas one of my best bed time story book.

[Nhlanhla Mhlanga]

very awesome ...