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32 pp.
| Cavendish |
May, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7614-6124-1$17.99
(3)
K-3
Illustrated by
Dan Andreasen.
A spoiled little girl abandons her new doll, which then bounces from person to person before finally feeling wanted and loved. The simple language lends a touch of traditional storytelling to the narrative. Oil paintings in warm hues give the book a classic, old-fashioned feel. The story is just this side of nostalgic and manages to avoid schmaltz.