Friends on the Shelf is a heartwarming and charming children's book written by Bradford Torrey. The story revolves around a group of toys that live on a shelf in a child's bedroom. The toys come to life and interact with each other when the child is asleep. The book follows the adventures of the toys as they explore the world around them and learn about friendship, love, and the importance of being there for each other. The main characters in the book include a teddy bear, a doll, a toy car, and a stuffed elephant, among others. Through their adventures, they learn valuable lessons about teamwork, trust, and the power of friendship. The book is beautifully illustrated and is suitable for children aged 3-8 years old. It is a perfect bedtime story that will capture the hearts of both children and adults alike.1906. A collection of essays by Torrey, writer and naturalist. Contents: William Hazlitt; Edward FitzGerald; Thoreau; Thoreau's Demand upon Nature; Robert Louis Stevenson; A Relish of Keats; Anatole France; Verbal Magic; Quotability; The Grace of Obscurity; In Defense of the Traveler's Notebook; and Concerning the Lack of an American Literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.