Too Many Toucans by Paula Bowles. PICTURE BOOK. Magination Press, 2026. $19. 9781433848544
BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL
Toco, the toucan is searching for a home. He finds a beautiful tree and draws up plans for a treehouse. As he starts building, more and more toucans arrive to help. The new toucans don't look at Toco's plans or listen to his ideas. Will Toco ever get the treehouse that he wanted?
Readers get an intriguing story and learn valuable lessons with this book. Too Many Toucans teaches the great lesson of standing up for what you want. There are even tips in the back to teach children assertiveness and respectful disagreement. With its combination of bright pictures and interesting text, Too Many Toucans would make a great read aloud!
Trace, Elementary School Librarian

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