Here's another childhood favorite! Since it was first published in 1957, this book has established itself as a unique children's classic. I think it's because of the fascinating photographic illustrations. The detail in each picture captures a child's imagination, making the doll and teddy bears come alive! This is the story of Edith, a lonely doll, that hopes one day to find a friend. Mister Bear and Little Bear move in as an answer to her prayers -- and the fun begins. Any child who makes believe with dolls and stuffed toys will love this book.
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Edith and Mr. Bear
by Dare Wright
Paperback, 32 pages
Another in this delightful series, first published in 1964. In this story, someone has broken Mr. Bear's clock. "I didn't," said Little Bear. Edith opened her mouth to say, "I did it," but the words didn't come. The time for truth passes and Edith has to live with her feelings of guilt and uncertainty. Children are intrigued with this story because they can relate to Edith's dilemma and are pleased when all is resolved. All of the Lonely Doll books are wonderful and will be remembered long after you close the cover.
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A Gift From the Lonely Doll
By Dare Wright
Paperback, 32 pages
I am thrilled to offer this reprinted edition of a delightful Christmas story about a little girl doll that knits (and knit and knits) the perfect scarf for all of her friends! I adore all of the Lonely Doll books, but this was the first to attract my attention when it was given to me as a gift when I was 9-years old. It remains the all-time favorite from my childhood! In this age of color, the beautifully detailed black-and-white photographs lends a certain realism and timelessness to the story. I was certain then, and still believe the Lonely Doll and her Teddy Bear companions are alive and well! Highly recommended for children ages 3 and older.
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Fairies: Petal People You Make Yourself
A Book and Kit by Rachel Haab
Create a garden full of your own enchanted Flower Fairies with this wonderful kit and illustrated instruction book. The kit includes everything you need to make a dozen darling sprites: wooden beads, wire, faux petals, embroidery floss, colored pencils and more. The spiral-bound book explains the creation process step-by-step, including how to make faces and hair, plus many examples and ideas for your own designs. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
It's amazing, but this little book with its many full-color, wonderful photographs and helpful drawings and diagrams, describes how to make seventeen different kinds of Waldorf-style dolls. For many years, it has been THE book for Waldorf dollmakers, although it is becoming harder to find lately. From dolls for babies to dressing dolls for older children to puppets and gnomes, this book is still one of the very best for beginners and more advanced dollmakers alike. To see some project photos from the book, click on the picture.
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Felt Wee Folk: Enchanting Projects
By Salley Mavor
Paperback, 80 pages with full-size patterns
Artist and children's book author, Salley Mavor has revealed her secrets! With felt, pipe cleaners, wooden beads, embroidery thread, wool fleece for hair and found objects of nature, you can create your own one-of-a-kind wee folk dolls that are simply adorable! Besides a wide variety of dolls, also included are other felt projects, such as spectacular fabric relief pictures, decorated balsam pillows, appliquéd purses, fanciful pins, an embroidered checkbook cover and cell phone holder. The brightly colored photos are inspirational and the directions and diagrams are very easy to understand, making these delightful projects appropriate for children (under 8 with adult help) and grown-ups, too. Just as the title suggests, I guarantee you will be enchanted!
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Making Magical Fairy-Tale Puppets
By Christel Dhom
Hardcover, 72 pages
I am so excited about the new and imaginative possibilities that this book offers to wool crafters or dollmakers! Working with soft, unspun wool, you can create an array of fairy tale characters, such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Nils Holgersson riding on his Goose, the Star Maiden and so many more, twenty-six projects in all. (Click on the picture to see an enlarged photo of the front and back cover, showing more examples of finished projects.) The author gives special emphasis on hanging dolls or mobiles, but the dolls easily can be made as toys to be played with or as standing dolls or puppets, rather than mobiles. Recommended for ages 7 to adult. Also, techniques can be adapted for needlefelting, as well.
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This comprehensive, well illustrated book will give even the most nervous beginner the confidence to produce a unique, handcrafted doll from natural materials. This book is divided into six useful chapters: General Techniques, Hair, Small Dolls, Soft Dolls, Limbed Dolls and Clothes. They take you through creating your first doll into more complicated posable dolls. In my opinion, the chapter on hairstyles is the best and most comprehensive I’ve ever seen! This book is recommended for beginners to more advanced dollmakers. Imported from England.
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Books about dolls and dollmaking in the Waldorf tradition.
This is a wonderful dollmaking book! From tiny gnomes made out of sticks, walnuts or felt to full-size dolls and puppets, this book has it all. Step-by-step instructions accompany each project, plus clear, colorful photographs and patterns (some may have to be enlarged), so that each one you attempt results in a high-quality doll. I am delighted with the varied and appealing assortment of gnomes presented, spanning all skill levels and crafting techniques. This is a fun book to keep you and your children amused for a very long time!
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The Surprise Doll
By Morrell Gipson, Illus. by Steffie Lerch
Hardcover, 46 pages
This delightful story about a little girl and her dolls was originally published in 1949 and retains the innocence of that age in children’s literature. In the story, Mary’s father is a sea captain who takes long trips across the ocean, bringing back a doll from each journey. Soon Mary is the mother of six dolls from all over the world, but she wishes for a seventh to become her “Sunday doll.” So she sets off to the dollmaker and the result is Mary’s surprise doll that is as original as she is! This sweet story will captivate the heart of any young girl who plays with and loves her dolls. Recommended for ages 3-8.
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The Nature Corner: Celebrating the Year's Cycle With a Seasonal Tableau
by M. V. Leeuwen and J. Moeskops
Paperback, 88 pages, with diagrams & colorful photographs
Whether you have a Seasonal Table or not, you will find this to be a valuable addition to your craft library. First published in Dutch, and now available in English, this translation is a joy to read. The photographs alone are inspiring! Learn to make small dolls, animals, gnomes, objects in nature, and more. The instructions are well written, often giving more than one method for completing a project. Sewing, knitting, dollmaking -- this book has it all!
