His drawings are full of detail and are brilliant for exploring with the kids as you read the story. The illustrations and names of the toys could be useful in a phonics lesson as alliteration is used by Lucas regularly and the fun aspect of the story would bring enjoyment to the learning experience. The children will consider the significance of the title of the book and they will make ‘wonderings’ about what might get lost.

One day Halibut Jackson receives an invitation from the Queen to a party at the palace and starts work on his most ambitious outfit yet, a bejewelled suit of silver and gold, which he thinks will go unnoticed amid the splendours of the palace.

This page is a lovely starting point to introduce the characters in the story, and to generate discussion of their own toys, which makes the book relatable.

It could be used as a basis for many aspects of ks1 or 2 such as story telling ,use of alliteration ,Bethnal Green background and igniting children's imagination with hide and seek story . They story contains a number of questions, which could then be directed at the children to assess their comprehension of the plot, and what predictions they might make to the story’s progression. Set in the Museum of Childhood in Bethnal Green, East London, this magical book takes you through all of David Lucas' favourite toys in the collection. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab . The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).