Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

Mr. Barsins’ Toy Emporium by Lois Wickstrom
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another lovely children’s book by this author. Nothing is what it seems when it comes to Mr Barsin’s toy store, which makes this a very interesting and fun story for kids whilst also giving lessons here and there (e.g. the rules about wishing/bargaining statements).
The story line was fun and placed a lot of focus on imagination, full of fantasy creatures and adventure. The characters each had their own stories leading them to the store and reflecting their reactions to the unfolding events.
The writing style was great and flowed very well for the most part. The descriptions made it easy to picture the scenes unfolding and feel involved.
Overall, this was an enjoyable story as an adult, an even better for the kids. A lovely story to read together and a reminder not to let the imagination fade.

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