The Dolls' House

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An abandoned dolls' house helps a little girl settle into her new home.

Author Tanya Rosie and Illustrator Claudia Ravalli

Suitable for: Children aged 3-6. Book buyers looking for beautiful D&I picture books with gently handled themes.

Price: £12.99

ISBN: 978-0-19-278389-9
Publication date: 07/03/2024
Hardback: 32 pages
Dimensions: 270x230mm

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Availability: In stock.

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Description

One day Mia and her mum find an abandoned dolls' house. They give it a lick of paint and leave it on the porch to dry overnight. As children from the street come to play, Mia begins to make new friends. Just one little boy doesn't join in and Mia wonders how to help him overcome his shyness.

This page was last updated on 29 April 2024 at 10:00 GMT

Reviews

"This heartwarming and charming story shows empathy and different ways for children to spend time together." - Farrah Riaz, author of The Twirly Wiggly Dance
"This is a true reminder to young readers that when you share your toys with others you make more friends, and when all your friends come together there is even more fun." - Joy Curits, Children's Books Ireland
"Charming and sweet." - The Bookseller
"This joyful story is a wonderful celebration of play, friendship and kindness! Perfect for sharing, the book offers much to enjoy." - Through the Bookshelf
"Such a sweet story of friendship with enchanting and detailed illustrations!" - Harriet Muncaster, author of Isadora Moon
"A relatable, heart-warming story." - ACHUKA
"With themes of friendship, sharing and empathy, this is a wonderfully heart-warming story to share. If you read it aloud to a class, make sure you have plenty of time for your listeners to explore the details in Claudia Ravalli's illustrations, large and small." - Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub
"Who can resist a dolls' house? Mia, the main character of Tanya Rosie's The Dolls' House can't! The dolls' house that she can't resist is made all the more alluring, not just by Claudia Ravalli's beautiful, gentle, classically detailed illustrations... The warmth of this story is palpable." - Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo
"A charming picture book about friendship, kindness and community, with a magical doll's house at its heart. Beautifully written, with warm, inviting illustrations." - Sarah Webb, award-winning children's author

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