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Vashti Hardy

Santa's Marvellous Mechanical Workshop (PB)

Santa's Marvellous Mechanical Workshop (PB)

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In this festive story, Lily is transported to the North Pole to help Santa's elfbots invent new toys from discarded items, inspiring her to create a new home with her imagination.

Format: Paperback / softback
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 reminder of that. It's a story about a young girl named Lily who moves to a new house on Christmas Eve, but she misses her old one. In a moment of magic, she is whisked away to the North Pole, where she meets Santa's elf bots. These bots need her help to invent new toys from used, discarded ones, and Lily is determined to make a difference.

Lily learns that with a little imagination, she can make anything - even a new home. She works tirelessly with the elf bots, using her creativity and engineering skills to create amazing toys that will bring joy to children all over the world. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, teamwork, and the power of imagination.

This story is perfect for young budding engineers who love to invent things. It's a beautiful blend of imagination and invention, and it will inspire children to think outside the box and create something amazing. The illustrations are gorgeously done, and they add to the magic of the story.

Overall, this is a must-read for anyone who loves Christmas and wants to celebrate the power of creativity and imagination. It's a story that will warm your heart and remind you of the magic that can be found in even the most ordinary of places.

Weight: 190g
Dimension: 271 x 252 x 3 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780702312281

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