Review by a 7-year-old This book is set in a toy shop in England. The story is in two parts. The main characters are the toymaker Matthew, his daugther Mary and Mary's granddaughter Jane. The story is about a girl who isn't strong and can't go outside to play with the other children. Matthew makes some dolls that make her happy, and because she is happy she becomes strong. My favourite part of the book is where Matthew makes Mary some dolls. I think it is a good book but mainly for girls.
Reality into a dream My six-to-seven year old son liked it so much he wanted to translate it into our mothertongue - and did, adding his own drawings under the influence of Terry Milne's. He was under the spell of this story which takes after reality, cherishing the gift of friendship, the respect for loved things and the importance of love put on the things you do and the way you do them. To add to it all there is even an element of surprise at the end, just to marvel you and add to the charm. Terry Milne's illustrations... more info
The Toymaker has its very own magic This story in two parts contains its own magic. It is a beautiful story with amazing discoveries by the main characters. It invokes many memories of childhood toys, their value and meaning to the owner. It unveils the efforts made by the adults to produce toys with such love for their children.The illustrations are enchanting and I somehow wish I was a child again.
