Step into the The Repair Shop in this heart-warming tale about a very special toy bus.
Elsie and her little brother, David, love watching the red buses that drive past. David longs to be able to toddle up to see them a little closer, but he has cerebral palsy and finds it difficult to stand. One day, Elsie has an idea to buy David a beautiful, big red bus to play with and encourage him take his very first steps. And now, in The Repair Shop, Elsie hopes that the team can restore the beloved bus ready for her little grandson to take part in the magic of his first steps.

A heart-warming family tale based on the real story of a very special toy bus, featured on best-loved TV show, The Repair Shop.

About the Author

Amy Sparkes began writing after moving to Devon with her husband, six young children and an overactive imagination. Her books have appeared on CBeebies storytime and been shortlisted for several book awards, including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and the BookTrust Best Books Awards for Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo.

BBC One show The Repair Shop has been beloved by viewers since it first aired in 2017. After moving to prime time TV in March 2020, the programme earned a loyal fanbase and is now regularly watched by over 7 million in the UK alone. Now on its tenth series, the show continues to delight viewers of all ages with its heart-warming stories and careful restoration of cherished items.

Kate Hickey takes inspiration from her travels and surroundings to create characterful and atmospheric images. She particularly loves creating illustrations about the quirky stories and characters she meets along the way. Katie uses a combination of hand rendered print processes and digital techniques to create her work.

Reviews
Even if you haven't seen the show, it's still a lovely read - and fans of the series will enjoy recognising everyone from Jay Blades to painter Lucia Scalisi. The illustrations are colourful and the story is uplifting - perfect for bedtime. * The Independent, syndicated through NewsChain *
Featured in The Bookseller's children's previews for March 2023 * The Bookseller *
Featured in Pen & Inc Autumn/Winter 2022 listings, highlighting the best in diversity and inclusion in children's books. * Pen & Inc *
A lovely story of Elsie's unselfishness and David's persistence and determination. [...] Even if you've never seen the programme this is a book which children and readers are both going to enjoy. * The Bookbag *
A heart-warming story which can be shared across the generations. * Read for Good *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529504774
Author Amy Sparkes
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Walker Entertainment
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 465g
Dimensions(mm) 295mm * 254mm * 7mm