The Repair Shop Tales & The Repair Shop Make Do 2 Books Collection Set

Bring home a heartwarming two-book collection that celebrates craft, memory, and resilience. The Repair Shop Tales & The Repair Shop Make Do 2 Books Collection Set is BRAND NEW and perfect for fans of the BBC show, parents seeking cozy family reads, teachers building engaging classroom libraries, and gift buyers who treasure thoughtful stories about caring for cherished possessions. This set pairs The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook [Hardcover] with The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams [Paperback], offering both practical tips and moving tales from the Workshop of Dreams.

The Repair Shop: A Make Do and Mend Handbook [Hardcover]

Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Hardcover

In this practical guide, The Repair Shop invites readers to roll up their sleeves and learn how to care for the items we love. It explores small, doable fixes—from replenishing stuffing in a beloved teddy bear to tackling water marks on wooden surfaces and preventing leather from cracking. The book channels the same spirit that has inspired millions to rediscover their prized possessions and to approach restoration with patience, care, and creativity. A valuable addition to any hardcover book collection, this handbook makes the art of “make do and mend” accessible to families, hobbyists, and curious learners alike.

The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of Dreams [Paperback]

Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Paperback • ISBN: 9789123467761

Step inside The Repair Shop’s Workshop of Dreams with this fascinating collection of family-centred stories drawn from the beloved BBC series. The book brings to life items such as a glamorous sequinned dress from a traveling circus and a pump organ carried from Jamaica by a Windrush generation member. Each cherished item is vividly described and lovingly restored by the team, turning personal history into tangible keepsakes. The Tales feature a foreword by Jay Blades and offer a heartfelt love letter to our shared past, blending social history with practical craftsmanship in a way that resonates with readers of all ages.

About the author: Karen Farrington is a writer and former Fleet Street journalist whose work spans social and military history, along with non-fiction TV companion books. Her experience helping readers connect complex subjects to everyday life shines through in these accessible narratives. Farrington’s collaboration with The Repair Shop lineage—highlighted by a Christmas 2019 BBC Books bestseller—adds credibility and warmth to this engaging paperback edition.

• Great for bedtime reading, family discussions, and classroom conversations about memory and repair
• Perfect as a gift set for new homeowners, crafters, and fans of the show
• Enhances a book collection with social history and hands-on tips
• A thoughtful gift that encourages patience, storytelling, and sharing

Whether you’re building a boxed set for a budding crafter, adding to a children’s series of stories about resilience, or simply seeking uplifting reads, this The Repair Shop collection delivers engaging narratives and practical inspiration. It’s a timeless companion for households and classrooms alike—embrace the joy of restoration and the enduring value of memory with this beloved two-book set.