The Better Machine
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Publisher: Scholastic Press, 2026
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Moz and Vivian find a strange machine that promises to make any thing BETTER! Their old bikes emerge transformed, with streamers and a shiny horn! What happens when the whole town discovers this mysterious marvel? A timely and thought-provoking tale about the perilous pursuit of ‘better’ ... and the beauty of enough.
"A beautiful tale, reminding us that finding contentment in the simple things is enough, and enjoying the simple things can even feel better." – Karl
"A salty breeze brushed their cheeks as they wiggled their toes in the squeaky sand. They could see for miles. And that was when they felt it. Something deep down inside. Something warm like the sun and vast like the sea... Moz and Vivian suddenly realised... they felt a a whole lot ... better..."
This product can be found in the following collections: New Arrivals – October 2026 | Picture Books