Santa's Marvellous Mechanical Workshop (HB)

In this festive story, Lily is transported to the North Pole to help Santa's elfbots invent new toys from discarded items, teaching her that imagination can create anything, even a new home. The book is perfect for young budding engineers and fans of The Polar Express and Rosie Revere, Engineer.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Scholastic

“This festive story is timeless”- Woman s Weekly
A gorgeously illustrated celebration of creativity, upcycling, and Christmas magic! It's Christmas Eve at Lily's new house, but Lily misses the old one. Then, in a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole! Santa's elf bots need her help to invent new toys from used, discarded ones. Lily comes to learn that with a dash of imagination, she can make anything - even, perhaps, a new home. The perfect gift for young budding engineers who love to invent things! Perfect for fans of The Polar Express and Rosie Revere, Engineer. This is the picture-book debut of Vashti Hardy, the Blue-Peter-Book-Award-winning author of children's novels known for their distinctive fusion of imagination and invention. Illustrator and rising star Katie Cottle was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

Christmas is a time of joy and wonder, and this festive story is a timeless addition to the holiday season. "The Christmas Engineer" tells the story of Lily, a young girl who moves to a new house on Christmas Eve and misses her old one. In a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole, where Santa's elf bots need her help to invent new toys from used, discarded ones. Lily learns that with a dash of imagination, she can make anything - even a new home. The book is beautifully illustrated, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the story to life. It is perfect for young budding engineers who love to invent things, and it is also a great gift for fans of The Polar Express and Rosie Revere, Engineer. Vashti Hardy is a talented author known for her distinctive fusion of imagination and invention, and "The Christmas Engineer" is a picture-book debut that is sure to delight readers of all ages.

The Christmas Engineer is a heartwarming and inspiring story that reminds us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope and the power of imagination. It teaches us that we can make a difference in the world by using our creativity and ingenuity to solve problems and create something new. The book is filled with beautiful illustrations that bring the characters to life and add to the overall charm of the story. It is a perfect gift for young budding engineers who love to invent things, and it is also a great way to encourage children to think outside the box and explore their own creativity. Overall, "The Christmas Engineer" is a must-read for anyone who loves Christmas, engineering, or just a good story. It is a reminder that we can all make a difference in the world, and that the power of imagination is limitless.

Weight: 430g
Dimension: 275 x 250 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702322518