The Paper Dolls

I absolutely adore this story.I first read this with my daughter not long after my dad had suddenly passed away. We renewed it numerous times from the library and it gave us such a great comfort at the time.This story tells the story of a little girl, things and people that her are precious to her. It has the classic rhythm of a Julia Donaldson story. It is comforting, reassuring and beautiful 😍There are so many activities that you can do to explore the story theme and content.This book is a real gift 💝

"Paper Dolls" by Julia Donaldson is a wonderfully charming children's book that will capture the hearts and imaginations of young readers. The story follows a little girl and her paper dolls on a journey filled with adventure and challenges, and the writing style is both accessible and engaging. The illustrations by Rebecca Cobb are stunning and perfectly capture the playful and whimsical nature of the story. Overall, "Paper Dolls" is a delightful and heartwarming book that parents and educators will love reading to their children. It's a must-have for any family's bookshelf, and a perfect choice for a fun and engaging read-aloud.

Beautiful illustrations and lovely print. The children in playschool loved listening to the story and kept checking the pictures to match the dolls names.. they loved the story. Book is lovely quality well packaged and prompt delivery

Bought this for my 5 year old niece after my mum / her granny died. There's a page with beautiful artwork of what's in the girls mind. Helped all of us discuss what's in our minds and memories we all have. A really sweet way of talking about loss in an age appropriate way.

Perfect packaging, lovely book, very pleased 5*

I like the book because there was a dinosaur. – HD 1OSIt rhymes. The tiger is funny. They can fly. – AN 1OSI want to give the book to my son. I like the paper dolls. They are cute. I love the book. – TS 1OSI want to give it to my son. They danced with their Mum. – DD 1OSI like the The Paper Dolls because at the end the little girl grows up and helps her little girl. – SH 1OSI love the book. I like paper dolls. They are cute. – AH 1OSI like the book because it is funny and my mummy would love it. – AS 1OSI like the book because I like the pages. – AM 1OSI like them they fly away. I like the tiger because he roars. – AB 1OSI like the paper dolls because I love the rhymes. It has beautiful pictures. – MH 1OSI like the paper dolls because they are funny. – FB 1OSI like the book because I like rhymes. – JD 1OSI like the paper dolls because they are cute. I like the paper dolls because they are funny. I like the book because the crocodile has sharp teeth. – IT 1OSI like the crocodile. – SM 1OSI like The Paper Dolls because they make them. – BS 1OSI like The Paper Dolls because it is so funny. – HI 1OSI dance. The tiger roared. – ReB 1OSI like the dolls because they are so good at the dance. – RoB 1OSI like the paper dolls because they hold hands. RM 1AOI like the paper dolls because of the pictures and they had hands made out of paper. EW 1AOI like the paper dolls because of how they swing so funny. TW 1AOI like the paper dolls because of the funny song. MT 1AOI like the paper dolls because they were made out of paper and when the tiger came. AP 1AOI like the paper dolls because of the pictures. EM 1AOI like the paper dolls because of the funny rhymes and the rulers of the funny song. FF 1AOI like the paper dolls because they sing a song BRC 1AOI like the paper dolls because of the funny pictures and song. JF 1AOI like the paper dolls because one of them was facing the other way. AP 1AOI like the paper dolls because they swung around, sang with the pigs, met the T-rex and whispered to the grass. 1AOI like the paper dolls because they are funny FS 1AOI like the paper dolls because it is funny and the mean boy and the song. EPT 1AO

Loved the story however the pages at the top of the book are ripped and appear to have a dark line across. Some of the pages are still connected / stuck together. I think it is a manufacturing error. Would you like me to send some photos?

…but the paper dolls are stronger than you might think and new life begins in more ways than one, so to speak!Thepaperback editioncurrently benefits from the ‘LOOK INSIDE’ facility that shows a snatch of the content.ooOooThere are various editions currently on this one stock code...this writing refers to the Macmillan hardback with matching dust-jacket, from 2012 (No CD is included)From the back cover:‘The breathtakingly beautifulstory of one little girl andher five paper dolls’From the dust-jacket sleeve:‘They were Ticky and Tackyand Jackie the Backieand Jim with two nosesand Jo with the bowA string of paper dolls go on a fantastical adventure through the house and out into the garden.They soon escape the clutches of the toy dinosaur and the oven-glove crocodile, but then a very real pair of scissors threatens…A lyrical story of childhood, memory and the power of imagination from the unparalleled JULIA DONALDSON, with stunning illustrations by the hugely talented REBECCA COBB.’ooOooMeasuring around 22.25 cm x 27.5 cm, the durable hardboard cover opens to 34 good quality, matte-finish pages over double page spreads, the rhyme running over 28. The illustrations, which offer scope for further discussion, are sympathetic to the words, which are a good size in black throughout.11 images attached ©Julia Donaldson, Rebecca Cobb & Macmillan Children's Books/2012