Children’s / Teenage general interest: Toys

Book SynopsisThis exciting new series takes a cross- curricular approach to the engaging and high interest topic of toys. The titles explore the different materials of toys, how they work, their diversity around the world and their history through easy to read text and full colour images.

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Book SynopsisSam is tired of his toys. Why would he want his Grandma's old trainset and teddy when there's a toy factory high up in the clouds that makes rumbly red toys, grumbly green toys and so much more? In this important story about reducing waste and taking responsibility for the environment, Sam is about to find out.Toy Mountain is a quirky story about 5-year-old Sam's chance to become a toy tester for the Tiny Hands Toy factory. After Sam signs up for his exciting new task, he quickly accumulates a pile of plastic, clunky toys, discarding the well-loved toys handed down to him from his Grandma. But one by one and plonk! by plonk!, his shiny new toys start to break. Soon enough, Sam has a mountain of broken toys that just won't stop growing!This colourful and whimsically illustrated story highlights the waste that results from consumer culture', and the value of looking after our belongings. Inspired by the author's childhood of hand-me-down toys, it empowers children to take sustainability into their own hands through their toy purchases. This is a vitally important message in a world where we generate 6.3 billion tonnes of plastic each year, 79% of which goes into landfill.Children and adults alike will find themselves cheering Sam along as he rescues his treasured old toys from being lost under a growing mound of broken plastic, and realises why they're so special after all.

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Book SynopsisWhen Piper outgrows her favorite sweater, she must find a way to save it. A comforting picture book perfect for every kid who has a lovey or favorite piece of clothing. Piper loves Purpa, her favorite purple sweater. She wears it everywhere—to the park, to birthday parties, and every occasion in between. But as Piper grows bigger and taller, Purpa does not, and soon Piper can’t fit into Purpa anymore . . . though maybe she can find another way to keep her beloved sweater in her life. This reassuring story reminds us that growing up doesn’t always mean leaving our favorites behind.

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Book SynopsisToy knight Teddy goes on an epic adventure to save his friend Cinderella—inspired by a true story of a beloved lost toy. When Teddy’s best friend, Cinderella, goes missing in the middle of the night, he does what any good knight would do—he sets out to save her. But no matter where he looks, he can’t find her, and he wonders, has he failed his friend? Is he too ordinary to be a knight after all? Then a girl comes looking for her lost teddy, and Teddy realizes he can still be a knight after all—for a new friend. The Return of Teddy celebrates the sweetness of friendship with our most special stuffed animals.

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Book SynopsisMagic or science? Toys or physics? Have you ever looked at an object or trick and wondered what the science behind it is?In will amaze young readers and spark their interest in physics. With full-colour illustrations and simple-to-read explanations, Toys or Physics? examines well-loved toys and games, and breaks down essential physics concepts through fun and play.This book is for three groups of people:

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Book SynopsisMagic or science? Toys or physics? Have you ever looked at an object or trick and wondered what the science behind it is?In will amaze young readers and spark their interest in physics. With full-colour illustrations and simple-to-read explanations, Toys or Physics? examines well-loved toys and games, and breaks down essential physics concepts through fun and play.This book is for three groups of people:

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