15. March 2017
I love Amazon Gift Cards! I have ordered four books about dolls, and I am waiting. Do you have either of these two? Any comments?
27. August 2016
The Hand-Me-Down Doll by Steven Kroll Illustrated by Dan Andreasen $1 Kindle $10.79 Hardcover Age level 5-8 A beautiful doll with long, dark curls and a velvet coat has been passed from owner to owner: a spoiled little girl, a farmer and his wife, a woman who works the ring-toss booth at a county fair, a chauffeur, a waiter, and a dirty-faced boy. Keep me and love me and give me a name, begs the doll. Finally, her luck changes when she meets a little girl who appreciates her and takes her home....
15. June 2016
Madeline 16" Doll $37US From the summary: Removable blue fleece coat, blue and white school dress, white gloves, yellow felt hat with grosgrain ribbon trim Even comes with an embroidered appendix scar Blush cheeks, famous red yarn hair, socks and shoes Inspired by the classic storybooks by Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans Marciano From a purchaser: I love this doll! It is intended as a companion to the Madeline storybook, as a birthday gift to a neighbor's daughter, who is learning to read,...
25. May 2016
Queens of Africa Dolls... A gorgeous doll for empowering young girls to embrace their culture, the power of education, and a hope for their future. From the summary: Queens of Africa dolls are made for children and young teens who love fashion, playing with friends and sharing imaginative adventures. What's more, they're also a chance for parents to help their kids embrace their historic roots and to share in the amazing cultural experience that Africa offers today's global community. More than...
11. May 2016
My Felt Doll: 12 Easy Patterns for Wonderful Whimsical Dolls by Shelly Down $9.75US Kindle $15.99US Paperback From the summary: Sewing soft dolls has never been easier with these adorable patterns from Gingermelon designer Shelly Down! The eagerly anticipated first book by popular toy designer Shelly Down, My Felt Doll shows sewers of all abilities how to make adorable soft dolls using the most basic of materials and skills. With just felt sheets and a handful of simple notions, you will learn...
27. April 2016
The Surprise Doll, 60th Anniversary Edition by Morrell Gipson $6.55US Kindle $12.76US Hardcover Summary of the book: For more than half a century children have been captivated with the story of Mary and her dolls. Mary’s father was a sea captain who took long trips across the ocean, bringing back a doll from each journey. Soon Mary had six dolls and wished for a seventh one to become her "Sunday" doll. But Mary’s father said six dolls were enough for any girl, so she set off to visit the...
21. April 2016
Dolly Dingle Anti Stress Coloring Books for Adult Relaxation and Dingle Paper Doll Cutouts Color Therapy 60 pages/28 Themes by Grace Drayton $23.50 (Does not ship to some Canadian locations) From the Product Description It's time to be calm! This 'Dolly Dingle' coloring book invites you to relax and explore the intricate and exquisite world of stress mending circular whimsical art. Stroke by stroke, shade by shade, tension and worries fade away as you transform its black and white lines into...
04. April 2016
Learning about Ever After High...Info from Amazon write ups... Springtime is an epic time to start a new chapter at Ever After High, where the teenage sons and daughters of famous fairytales decide whether or not to follow in their parents’ fabled footsteps.
23. March 2016
Ethnic dolls...dolls from different cultures, backgrounds.... And...I did my best to check on the most respectful way to say this...dolls that represent an African Heritage. I do not want to make anyone uncomfortable! Three of these books, written in other decades, use the term "black dolls". And perhaps that's because they come from a variety of countries. I ran across the book, Black Dolls: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion by Debbie Bahan Garrett,...
29. February 2016
Pippi Longstocking! by Astrid Lindgren $3.99 Paperback $5.62 Kindle The beloved story of a spunky young girl and her hilarious escapades. Have you read these? Written for her own daughter in the 50's, Astrid Lindgren created a timeless character, an independent quirky young girl ready for adventure! From a review: I loved Pippi as a kid. She was so outrageously funny. She got away with all kinds of nonsense and had the most amazing adventures. So when I read it again, as a parent this time, I...
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