Teodora’s Book Reviews: “The Diaries of Robin’s Toys” by Ken and Angie Lake (Sweet Cherry Publishing, Leicester, 2013)
Undoubtedly newly bought toys are awesome. Once they become part of your life, you create an exciting story with them. But what about old toys? From my point of view, they’re even better because they carry some memories they are ready to share with you! If you don’t believe me, just take a closer look at these shabby toys you randomly come across at car boot sales. You may notice the scruffy fur or maybe even some scratches. The older the toy is, the more interesting its story could be… While reading The Diaries of Robin’s Toys , I had countless throwbacks from my childhood and remembered my own experience with toys. These ten books of the collection feature a boy called Robin who goes to a car boot sale with his grandfather every Sunday. The boy is a sweet character. He is a great listener and he does anything he can to make other people smile. His weekly jaunts are just the beginning of a remarkable adventure. As soon as Grandad buys a toy and uses his special powers to wake it u