Author : Ellen Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 13,20 MB
Release : 2018-05
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN : 9781926890296
Set in Vancouver's Japan Town in 1942 and following two close friends, a Jewish 10-year-old girl named Esther and a Japanese Canadian 10-year-old girl named Michiko who fall in love with two dolls - Princess Margaret and Princess Elizabeth. Needless to say there are tears and drama, involving the forced resettlement of Michiko and her family and the disappearance of Esther's great-aunt Anna, who remains in Germany.
Author : Elaine Melby Ayre
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 29,69 MB
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1770674837
..".imparts evanescent visions of oceans crossed and lands traversed from the late 1800s and grounds the reader to the present time. Beginning in Norway and culminating in Canada, a lovingly crafted outline of the author's rich family history..." ..".more than the record of an heirloom or a family tree;...the reconstruction of the story of a family, rooted and established in love, sharing an unshakeable faith, and reaping the blessing of a clan that has spanned centuries. ...a compelling work- because of the universal appeal of seeking out one's family history, and the sense of timeless belonging revealed throughout... a haunting, yet comforting story that shares the same interesting elements of famous stories...that explore the details of pioneer living..." ..".I...compliment you on your thorough, thoughtful research and your writing style. This book is a real treasure! It will appeal to a variety of readers: ...young and old...anyone interested in Norwegian immigrant stories or who want to know something about researching family history and learn...what drew relatives to Canada a century ago...and about the adventure of doing research about things of value to us...".
Author : Rebecca Hains PhD
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 31,18 MB
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1402294042
How to Raise Empowered Girls in a Princess World! It's no secret that little girls love princesses, but behind the twirly dresses and glittery crowns sits a powerful marketing machine, delivering negative stereotypes about gender, race, and beauty to young girls. So how can you protect your daughter, fight back, and offer new, less harmful options for their princess obsession? The Princess Problem features real advice and stories from parents, educators, psychologists, children's industry insiders that will help equip our daughters to navigate the princess-saturated media landscape. With excellent research and tips to guide parents through honest conversations with their kids, The Princess Problem is the parenting resource to raising thoughful, open-minded children. "a very insightful look at our princess culture...Parents—this is a must read!" — Brenda Chapman, Writer/Director, Disney/Pixar's BRAVE
Author : Elspeth Campbell Murphy
Publisher : Chariot Victor Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781555139131
Their investigation of the disappearance of an old doll from an antique show helps cousin detectives appreciate the meaning of the beatitude, "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Author : Faith Eaton
Publisher : Royal Collection
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 16,51 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN :
Created by the celebrated Jumeau factory, France and Marianne were presented to the Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret in 1938 along with a collection of clothes and accessories. Faith Eaton tells the story of these two extraordinary dolls.
Author : Kelly Gunzenhauser
Publisher : Key Education Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 36,31 MB
Release : 2012-01-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1602681139
Includes tips and materials lists for building theme boxes, set-up ideas for transforming the classroom, suggested picture books, literacy activities, and reproducible picture sets of scenes to sequence and discuss. Includes themes such as art gallery, bakery, circus, fire station, princess castle, and spaceship. Makes it easy to engage young learners and expand their vocabularies while guiding them in problem-solving, reading, and writing skills.
Author : Scarlet Wilson
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 11,47 MB
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0373743238
A kiss at midnight... Ten years ago Ruby Wetherspoon shared a stolen New Year's kiss with enigmatic stranger Alex. A kiss she has never forgotten... Now a renowned language therapist, Ruby is stunned when her Alex--Crown Prince Alexander of Euronia to the rest of the world!--shows up to ask for her help. Ruby has never been far from Alex's thoughts, but duty to his country has kept him away. Now he has a chance to make both their dreams come true...
Author : Frances H. Low
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 23,76 MB
Release : 1894
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Susan Brewer
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 18,64 MB
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1844680940
Part of the popular Famous series, Famous Dolls celebrates dolls in film, TV, cartoons, books, comics and comic strips, as well as toys such as Hamble in Playschool. It also explores the world of celebrity dolls including stars such as Shirley Temple and Mae West, pop star dolls including Michael Jackson and Cher, and dolls representing royalty. Written by leading doll expert, Susan Brewer, the author of British Dolls in the 1950s and British Dolls in the 1960s, the book starts with a series of essays setting dolls in context and exploring their role in popular culture. The main part of the book is an impressive A-Z of famous dolls, with symbols to show in which field they became famous (e.g. cartoons, toys or comic strips). The stories behind each of the dolls are told, including the tragic tale of Raggedy Ann and how a little girl inspired one of the most iconic character dolls of all time. A must-buy book for everyone who has ever own or collected dolls or is interested in popular culture. Did you know? - The author of Raggedy Ann, Johnny Gruelle, was a vehement anti-vaccination campaigner after his young daughter died when she was vaccinated at school without his consent - Angela Rippon created the Victoria Plum doll series based on a plum tree in her garden - Holly Hobbie is an author and illustrator who named the famous patchwork-wearing little girl after her. It became a popular doll in the 1970s
Author : Hari Conner
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 30,56 MB
Release : 2023-09-19
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 152489172X
Full of winding tunnels and fearsome magical traps for intruders, the tower of the reclusive spellbinder princess is usually impossible to breach—apart from tonight. Once every ten years the gates of the Locked Keep open for the masquerade ball, and it’s your one chance to get inside. Choose to sneak, charm or fight your way up to the room of confiscated magical objects at the top of her tower, where there is something you desperately want… Welcome to Into the Tower, a fantasy heist where the reader chooses their path, trying to make their way through magic, monsters, and perils to the top of the mysterious spellbinder princess’s tower. Into the Tower expands on the world of Into the Dungeon, bringing even more excitement and adventure from award-winning writer and artist Hari Conner. If you survive your journey up the tower, you can find out the secrets of the princess’s past and why she locked herself away, become one of the monsters slowly consuming humanity, lose yourself forever in the source of all magic, destroy the world—or even, on the right path, change it for the better.
