The Fixit Man

Part of G&D Vintage

Author Irma Wilde
Illustrated by George Wilde
Ebook
On sale Oct 13, 2015 | 32 Pages | 9780399540325

Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.

Jimmy Jinks loves to help people in his town by fixing broken sewing machines, old umbrellas, or dull lawn mowers. He’s the Fixit Man! When he decides to travel and help even more folks, he finds many more people in need of his services. He’s still traveling, so maybe you'll meet him someday! 
Irma Wilde (1907-1991) wrote and illustrated many picture books during the 1950s and 1960s. Many of her books were done in collaboration with her husband, illustrator George Wilde.

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Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G+D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations.

Jimmy Jinks loves to help people in his town by fixing broken sewing machines, old umbrellas, or dull lawn mowers. He’s the Fixit Man! When he decides to travel and help even more folks, he finds many more people in need of his services. He’s still traveling, so maybe you'll meet him someday! 

Author

Irma Wilde (1907-1991) wrote and illustrated many picture books during the 1950s and 1960s. Many of her books were done in collaboration with her husband, illustrator George Wilde.

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