Tinker Tailor's Toolbox: For Mending Broken Hearts

by Lindy Jelliman, Denise Davy (Editor)

What do you do when someone you love has had their heart broken? You fix it, of course! Or so thinks Tinker when his beloved sister Emily-Belle goes through an extremely heart-breaking time. You see, Tinker is a fix-it kind of guy, who (as luck would have it) is also an extremely KIND kind of guy. What would you do if you were Tinker? Join him on this journey of kindness and heart-mending self-discovery to find out.

34 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2020

Reviews

[Danielle Aitken · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this wonderful little book for children and adults alike. Great advice , beautiful heartfelt story of hope and resilience. Thoroughly Recommend!

[Nikki Andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book with my 9 year old nephew who has been through some trauma. We've read a few different books about resilience, anxiety, worries, feelings. He absolutely loved it. He said that it was his new favourite book, he loved the pictures. At the end he turned to me and asked if we could make him a toolbox just like Tinker had made (lucky for us there is instructions in the back). He loved how kind Tinker was in helping his sister mend her heart. That through every challenge you can come out stronger. For myself it was great to read with him because we're trying to help him mend his heart and see that though he's faced many challenges we are here for him no matter what. The book helped with that because Tinker was there for his family even when things were a bit cloudy. Any book that helps see something positive in his future is a 5 star rating by us.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My three boys and I absolutely loved Tinker Tailor. We loved the rhyming verses and also the beautiful message- that everyone can create their own happiness. I like the way Lindy Jelliman has practical suggestions on how to make a happiness box too- we will definitely be making one in our house- hold.

[Jessica Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tinker Tailor’s Toolbox is a beautifully illustrated book and a wonderful resource for parents and caregivers to help children or in fact anyone find ways to deal with a broken heart. It’s whimsical illustrations are a balm to the eyes and it’s message is one of inspiration and hope.

[Raquel Aubrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter, aged 7, and I read Tinker Tailor’s Toolbox for Mending Broken Hearts by Lindy Jelliman. It is about a boy who helps his sister overcome a tragic event by arming her with tools to rediscover her happiness.

The book is very well written, easy to read and relevant to both children and adults. Our take home message was that it isn’t material things that make us happy, but rather the people around us, our memories and our hopes and dreams for the future. We both had fun using Lindy’s instructions to build our own Happiness Toolboxes. My favourite part was hearing my daughter read the Magic Mirror quotes out loud. This is something I will be implementing on a daily basis.

I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone!

[Sejal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tinker Tailor's Toolbox is a flawlessly delineated book and an awesome asset for guardians and parental figures to support kids or indeed anybody discover approaches to manage a messed up heart.

It's unconventional representations are a salve to the eyes and it's message is one of motivation and expectation.

"Tinker Tailor's Toolbox has been one of the most important assets. They have adored creation their own tool stash. I enthusiastically prescribe this book to all teachers out there, it is awesome."

I Cherished this great little book for kids. Extraordinary exhortation, delightful sincere story of expectation and versatility. Totally Recommend it.

[Melody Hawkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to read with your kids - who doesn't need a happiness toolkit! I read this book with my two kids who are 10 and 11, we found the story touching and the illustrations are beautiful, we love all the ideas for making the toolkit. I think it will really help with their mental health and happiness especially during the current situation (namely Covid 19 pandemic). I'd definitely recommend if you are going through a tough time as a family or just as a great way to keep the gratitude flowing and mental health positive in in your house!