Publisher's Synopsis
Friends on the Shelf is a heartwarming children's book written by Bradford Torrey. The story follows a group of toys that live on a bookshelf in a young girl's bedroom. The toys, including a teddy bear, a toy soldier, and a porcelain doll, come to life when the girl is not around and have many adventures together.The book explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the power of play. Each toy has a unique personality and brings something special to the group. They work together to solve problems and have fun, even when things don't go according to plan.As the story unfolds, the toys learn the importance of being there for each other and the joy that comes from having true friends. The illustrations are colorful and engaging, bringing the characters to life and capturing the magic of the story.Overall, Friends on the Shelf is a delightful book that will capture the hearts of young readers and inspire them to cherish their own friendships.1906. A collection of essays by Torrey, writer and naturalist. Contents: William Hazlitt; Edward FitzGerald; Thoreau; Thoreau's Demand upon Nature; Robert Louis Stevenson; A Relish of Keats; Anatole France; Verbal Magic; Quotability; The Grace of Obscurity; In Defense of the Traveler's Notebook; and Concerning the Lack of an American Literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
