The Toymaker

by Martin Waddell

Mary, a little sick girl, longs to play with the children outside, leading her toymaker father to create three dolls that look like those children, dolls that work their special magic for many years. Reprint.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Paperback

First published July 25, 1991

About the author

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_W...

Also writes under the pen name Catherine Sefton

Martin Waddell is the author of more than one hundred books for young readers.

Awards: Hans Christian Andersen Award for Writing (2004).

Reviews

[Harrisah Hussain]

I enjoyed reading this book! The story is about a toymaker and the dolls he makes for his daughter. She does not have the strength to play with the children in the street. However, years later she comes back to the toyshop and makes new discoveries. The story deals with the passing of age gracefully.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my childhood favourites and now one of my nieces favourites! She wants it to be re read as soon as it's finished! Great story.