Tom's Magnificent Machines

Illustrated by Ben Mantle

About The Book

A magical, captivating picture book about the power of love between a son and his father

Tom and his dad are good at making things. Their inventions start out simple, but they quickly become bigger, faster, crazier - and they almost always involve wheels. But then Dad loses his job, and everything changes. Sadness clouds the house like a winter sky. That is, until Tom comes up with a brilliant plan that takes their amazing vehicle inventions and creates something astounding - something the world has never seen before . . .

An emotionally charged and highly imaginative book that explores themes of love and support between children and their parents but is also great fun, with incredible inventions, crazy contraptions and a wonderfully inspiring pioneering spirit at its heart.

 

About The Author

Linda grew up dreaming of being a fire fighter. That was before she moved to Paris, working as a singer and piano player while raising her son. She returned to Britain and got her Fine Art degree at the Slade School of Fine Art, whilst working as a waitress and a few other small things. She then started making children's books, which she thinks is the best job ever! (and would never have made a good firefighter anyway - as she is very short-sighted and claustrophobic).

About The Illustrator

Ben Mantle studied animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, University College, before working as an animator. He has illustrated a number of children’s books including Callum’s Incredible Construction Kit and the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever!. Ben lives and works in Brighton, England.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK (August 23, 2018)
  • Length: 32 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781471122477
  • Ages: 2 - 99

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