The Magic of A.C. Gilbert

<p>The life of A.C. Gilbert was a magical one: accomplished magician Olympic champion inventor toymaker The Man Who Saved Christmas. And now for the first time ever comes a children's book about this legendary man. <em>The Magic of A.C. Gilbert</em> a 32-page picture book with colorful illustrations throughout tells the inspiring story of the man who changed the toy industry as well as the way American viewed playthings. </p><p><br></p><p>Written by Robert Young award-winning author of twenty-eight books for children this book is a realization of a long-time dream to celebrate the life of one of the most innovative Americans. Robert's journey with A.C. Gilbert began long ago when he received an Erector Set for Christmas. Thirty-five years later after taking his fourth grade class to A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village in Salem Oregon the idea for a book emerged. After that it was only a matter of researching then writing rewriting and rewriting.<em> The Magic of A.C. Gilbert</em> is the result.   </p><p> </p>