“Where Are All My Toys?”
A Child’s Journey through Uncertainty and the Hope Found in Starting Over
Told through the eyes of his five-year-old brother, these stories capture the confusion, fear, and life-changing adjustments that children often experience when they must leave behind everything familiar.
About The Author
Welcome! I’m Dr. Sam, and I tell stories through the eyes of the children who lived them.
My book, Where Are All My Toys?, is based on my family’s experience when my older brother, Jimmy, was just five years old. Without understanding why, he had to leave his home, his toys, his routines, and his whole world and begin a completely new life far from everything he knew.
From a child’s perspective, such a sudden change is filled with fear, uncertainty, and unanswered questions.
My goal is to help young readers understand what it feels like when life shifts overnight, while reassuring them that with support, love, and patience, things can become steady again.
As Jimmy and our parents built a new life in America, the confusion slowly faded, and a sense of safety and hope returned.
That emotional journey is at the heart of my storytelling.
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About The Book
A true story seen through the eyes of a five-year-old child navigating fear, loss, and new beginnings.
When Jimmy’s family leaves Cuba, he doesn’t understand why nothing can come with him—not even his favorite toys. His world feels upside down, and everything familiar disappears at once. But as time passes, new routines, new friends, and a new sense of security help him rediscover joy and confidence.
This gentle, compassionate story shows how fear can transform into hope as life becomes stable again.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 1. My journey from Cuba to America
Book One focuses on my family’s departure from Cuba as we fled a communist regime in pursuit of freedom and the opportunity to live in a democratic society.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 2. A Cuban boy grows in Brooklyn
Book Two reflects on my upbringing in Brooklyn, a vibrant, well-rounded environment where we lived modestly, built lasting friendships, and created meaningful memories.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 3. Finding the American Dream
Book Three revisits my father’s childhood and the story of how my parents met. Ultimately, it highlights our family’s journey toward achieving the American dream, and how, through our parents’ disciplined guidance, my brother and I grew into successful professionals.
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Where Are All My Toys?
A Child’s Journey through Uncertainty and the Hope Found in Starting Over
Told through the eyes of his five-year-old brother, these stories capture the confusion, fear, and life-changing adjustments that children often experience when they must leave behind everything familiar.
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About The Author
Welcome! I’m Dr. Sam, and I tell stories through the eyes of the children who lived them.
My book, Where Are All My Toys?, is based on my family’s experience when my older brother, Jimmy, was just five years old. Without understanding why, he had to leave his home, his toys, his routines, and his whole world and begin a completely new life far from everything he knew.
From a child’s perspective, such a sudden change is filled with fear, uncertainty, and unanswered questions.
My goal is to help young readers understand what it feels like when life shifts overnight, while reassuring them that with support, love, and patience, things can become steady again.
As Jimmy and our parents built a new life in America, the confusion slowly faded, and a sense of safety and hope returned.
That emotional journey is at the heart of my storytelling.
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About The Book
A true story seen through the eyes of a five-year-old child navigating fear, loss, and new beginnings.
When Jimmy’s family leaves Cuba, he doesn’t understand why nothing can come with him—not even his favorite toys. His world feels upside down, and everything familiar disappears at once. But as time passes, new routines, new friends, and a new sense of security help him rediscover joy and confidence.
This gentle, compassionate story shows how fear can transform into hope as life becomes stable again.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 1. My journey from Cuba to America
Book One focuses on my family’s departure from Cuba as we fled a communist regime in pursuit of freedom and the opportunity to live in a democratic society.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 2. A Cuban boy grows in Brooklyn
Book Two reflects on my upbringing in Brooklyn, a vibrant, well-rounded environment where we lived modestly, built lasting friendships, and created meaningful memories.
Where Are All My Toys?
Book 3. Finding the American Dream
Book Three revisits my father’s childhood and the story of how my parents met. Ultimately, it highlights our family’s journey toward achieving the American dream, and how, through our parents’ disciplined guidance, my brother and I grew into successful professionals.
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Helping children feel seen and understood.
Encouraging conversation that matter.
Building Empathy for a better world.
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A touching and beautifully illustrated story that helps children understand change, loss, and hope. Jimmy's journey is heartfelt, inspiring, and one our family will cherish.
Where Are All My Toys?" is a heartfelt children's book that follows a young boy's journey from Cuba to America, highlighting resilience, family, and hope. It encourages children to develop empathy and understanding for people from different backgrounds
Jimmy's story stands out to me. The tale of a child leaving Cuba to come to America. Not afraid to mix the feelings of change, loss, and hope. Lovely illustrations that warm your heart. Shows you how change can truly feel to a child. Great for all ages. Inspiring without being corny. Will stay with you long after you read.
Where Are All My Toys?" starts out so happy and normal but the very next day, the mood completely shifts. It deals with a really sad and stressful situation, but the book doesn't leave you feeling hopeless. It turns into this beautiful story about resilience, bravery, and how much a family will fight to get back to each other.
A heartwarming story about perseverance and a family finding their way to the US from Cuba. The story was not what I expected but I admired the journey that Jimmy's family too. A true story about living the American Dream. The book design was solid, and I like the newspaper articles and clippings added to the end. It's clear the author cares a great deal about this work.
A touching story of a young boy having to move to US from Cuba during a difficult time and how he had to leave his toys, his friends and hid dad initially at the airport; moving to new country without money or home. The book has large illustrations and simple page layouts but dense content which might be too much to read for younger readers at 4 year old.
A charmingly written biography from the perspective of a small child, for elementary school children. The illustrations are warm and add a lot to understanding the feelings of Jimmy, a child who emigrated from communist Cuba to the United States. I really enjoyed Jimmy's story, which writes about his experiences during a difficult time in his life. It is very easy to connect and identify with Jimmy and his parents.
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