The Toymaker

by Martin Waddell

Mary yearns to play with the children she sees outside each day, but she is too sick to join them. In order to give Mary comfort and contentment, her father, the toy-maker, fashions three dolls that look like the children outdoors. Many years later, Mary and her granddaughter return to the toy shop and discover that her father's gifts live on!

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

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.