Tilly's Rescue

by Faith Jaques

When her friend does not return from a Christmas shopping trip, Tilly, a tiny wooden doll, sets out to find him.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published June 1, 1981

About the author

Faith Jaques was a children's book author, illustrator and stamp designer. She illustrated the first British edition of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Reviews

[Wednesday · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sweet little Christmas story about the power of friendship.

When little doll, Tilly's friend Edward Bear does not return from a shopping trip, Tilly bravely sets out into the human world to find him. The journey is arduous and frightening for someone so tiny but Tilly faces it with courage and resilience.

A great story to read aloud to children.

[Marilyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great illustration from a toy's point of view. Tilly is too critical for my taste.

[Jassu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nukkekodin Nellin joulu: sanomaltaan täydellinen joulukirja.

[Kati · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nukkekodin Nellin joulu, suom. Maria Mikkola

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

I just really enjoyed
this picture book.
It amazes me that it
is not better known.
Perhaps because the
author is a British woman.