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The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story

By Amy Sparkes
Illustrated by Katie Hickey

By Amy Sparkes
Illustrated by Katie Hickey

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Hardcover $17.99

Sep 26, 2023 | ISBN 9781536231366 | 7-9 years

The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story by Amy Sparkes
Hardcover $17.99
Sep 26, 2023 | ISBN 9781536231366

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About The Christmas Doll: A Repair Shop Story

A little girl in wartime England finds that a simple act of generosity and kindness changes her life forever in this heartfelt holiday book based on a popular British TV show.

Susan is very young when she’s evacuated from London during World War II and sent to live in the countryside with a family she has never met. Uncertain of her new surroundings and desperately missing home, she holds out little hope for the months ahead. Then, on Christmas Day, she receives a doll that she names Lizzy. It is the best present she’s ever had. Only decades later, when Susan and her great-granddaughter Evie bring the precious doll in for repairs—and Susan narrates the tale of her tumultuous childhood—does she realize the true meaning and scope of the gift she received that long-ago Christmas morning. From the bustling endpapers showing the repair team at work restoring a legacy to glowing illustrations evoking nostalgia and warmth, this cozy tale based on an episode of the British TV series The Repair Shop is a festive read-aloud to share at the holidays.

Product Details

Category: Children’s Picture Books | Children’s Media Tie-In Books

Hardcover | $17.99
Published by Candlewick Entertainment
Sep 26, 2023 | 32 Pages | 9-3/4 x 11-5/16 | 7-9 years | ISBN 9781536231366
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In this tale rooted in actual events, a treasured Christmas gift is repaired and ready to be loved by a new owner. . . . Though many children will be drawn in by the holiday theme and the focus on a toy, the narrative will also expose them to a potentially unfamiliar chapter of history. Sue’s love for her doll is evident in the artwork, which also helps immerse readers in the World War II setting. . . . An engaging story full of both intergenerational appeal and Christmas cheer.
—Kirkus Reviews

Inspired by a woman who told her story on the British TV series The Repair Shop, this is the first picture book in The Repair Shop series. The narrative moves along well, and the colorful mixed-media illustrations capture the warmth and joy of the holidays. This picture book honors family affection and memories that last a lifetime.
—Booklist

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