Mr. Bell's Fixit Shop

by Ronne Randall, Ronne Peltzman

Book has some fading from shelf wear. Some small tears on pages. Name of previous owner in ink where it states book belong to. Book is spine is tight.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Fiction

24 pages, Board book

First published January 1, 1981

About the author

Ronne Randall has been editing and writing children's books since the 1980s, and has published more than 130 titles on both sides of the Atlantic. Ronne was born and raised in New York City, now permanently resident in the UK. Her interests include art, psychology and folklore.

Reviews

[Kari Mullan]

My childhood favorite!! Best book ever!!

[Amy Harmon]

This was my first “favorite book,” and I recently found it in my mothers house. Mr Bell had a sign saying “I fix everything but broken hearts,” and Jill, a child who loved the store, asked what a broken heart is. Mr Bell says “when you feel so sad that you think you’ll never be happy again, that’s when you know your heart is broken.”
Such an innocent question and simple answer, but as a kid it meant so much to me. This book made me feel as a child like I do when I read Dostoyevsky as an adult (stay with me).
It’s an incredible feeling and shows how truly interactive the process of reading and writing really is: When you can connect with material so much because the work is describing a feeling that you don’t know how to put into words. It’s having thoughts that are so ugly but someone puts words to them in a beautiful way.
So happy I have my original copy!

[Taylor Melum]

Citations: Randall, Ronne. (1981). Mr. bells fixit shop. New York, NY. Golden Press.
Genre: Children's book
Format: Picture book
Reading level: 1
Theme/topic: Helping others


Summary:

Mr. Bell can fix anything and when something is broken people bring it to him right away. Jill is a little girl who admires Mr. Bell's work and she always stops in his store. One day Jill's favorite doll gets broken and she is very upset about it. Mr. Bell sees how sad she is and he stays up all night fixing her doll and giving her new clothes and hair too. Jill sees her doll the next day and her broken heart is fixed and Mr. Bell is happy to help. This book was one of my favorites as a kid and recently I have been reading it to the children I babysit before they go to bed. I think this book is simple but it is also heart warming and it is a great book for children who are trying to learn how to read. The in detail pictures help children make up stories of their own even if they haven't learned how to read yet.

In-class activity: Each student could bring in their favorite toy and have show and tell. This would help them with public speaking.

[Becky]

This is by far my favorite book as a child!!!

[Krissy]

one of my very favorites as a child. this book is full of atmosphere. i remember loving the pictures, and i think this book is the reason i like roast beef.

[Margaret]

This was my sons favorite book , when he was a llittle boy we would read it several times a day...wonderful story

[Anne]

Read when I was a kid, but the author's name on the book is listed as Ronne Peltzman.

[Rachel Lloyd]

This was one of my favorite books when I was a child... Such a sweet story with a happy ending. :)

[Sanna lukee lapselle]

Nämä vanhat Kultaiset kirjat ovat joskus hyviä ja joskus vähemmän hyviä, mutta nyt sattui kohdalle 3,5-vuotiaan uusi suosikki. Herra Tiukunen pitää korjauspajaa, jossa hän korjaa ihmisten rikkinäisiä tavaroita. Apulaisena hänellä on Jaana, joka tulee pajaan aina koulun jälkeen. Tiukunen ei heitä pois mitään mitä voisi vielä joskus tarvita ja hyvä niin, sillä monesta hamstratusta esineestä on apua kun Tiukunen korjaa Jaanan rikkoutuneen nuken. Symppis kirja, jossa on myös viisas sanoma vanhan korjaamisesta.

[Kris]

This was my children’s favorite book when they were little and now is also my two granddaughter’s favorite. A sweet story with a hero (Mr. Bell) who saves the day when Jill’s favorite doll has an accident with a dog.

[Iona Black]

I recently rediscovered this book on my shelf and the nostalgia was real. I don't really know why I loved this book so much as a child, but even now I look back and understand that this is exactly the type of book child me would love. And I still love it.

[Olivia]

This brings back many childhood memories of my Dad reading to me. He owns an Autobody & Mechanical repair shop so it was close to home and close to my heart.

[Theresa]

Beautiful, sweet story. Wish they would reprint this.

[Brianna Brown]

What a heartwarming story!! I really enjoyed this book about an old man who fixes everything but broken hearts…or does he? ☺️

[Racheli]

How I LOVED this book!! ❤️

[Rachel Cross]

This book has so many positive messages. I don’t know why it isn’t reprinted like other golden book stories.

[Paula]

a very touching story.

[Stacy]

This is one of my favorite books! Mr. Bell can fix anything, and Jill enjoys spending time with him, watching him fix things. One day, Jill comes into the store to show Mr. Bell her broken doll. He promises to fix it and we watch as he takes old things and gives them new life. This is a great story about recycling and reusing. The story and pictures are beautiful.

[Olivia Wilson]

I LOVE THIS BOOK! It was my absolute favorite growing up. This book is kind of sad but is so so so sweet and heartwarming. It is a hard book to find because it is so old, but if you can put your hands on it I can guarantee you won't want let it go.

[Cws]

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[Chasity Becker-bagwell]

How do I read this book on here?

[Kyla Bleyenberg]

One of my favorites as a child! Would love to find a copy for Abigail! :)

[Shelli]

Cute book.