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When I ordered the boxed set of Caroline’s stories I also ordered Caroline’s Color and Craft Book. And just in case you were considering it, I thought I’d give you a peek inside. Our mini Caroline doll offered to help show you what is inside the book. Unfortunately the lighting in my house today was [...]
In addition to all the excitement for the new Historical Character release from American Girl this fall, there are also some really fun titles being released for the Innerstar U line, the activity books and of course, mini dolls, too. Here is what is showing up in the Amazon listing so far – I used [...]
Cracking the Cover did a nice interview series on American Girl Authors Sarah Masters Buckey and Denise Lewis Patrick recently. Actually they did three interviews: Q&A with Sarah Masters Buckey Q&A with Denise Lewis Patrick Authors Become Friends While Creating American Girl Characters From the third link: In the summer of 2008, a few weeks [...]
One of our readers, Madelon, was at the National Book Festival in September on the National Mall and took a few photos of author Allison Hart. Here is what she had to say: “In the Pavilion of States tent at the Virginia table was American Girl author, Alison Hart. Ms. Hart is the author of [...]
Sorry for the relative quiet from me the last few days. I intentionally did not post Spotlight Sites this past Sunday because it was the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. It just didn’t feel right for me to post that day, so I didn’t. Look for new Spotlight Sites this weekend though! The other reason things [...]
Okay Doll Diaries readers, I need your input! My daughter is starting to read chapter books and really loves reading. She just finished one of the Tiara Club books (and loved it) and Junie B. Jones is just too easy for her. I suggested we start reading some of the American Girl stories and she [...]
I was looking for some new doll resources and could not believe how many magazines there are for doll collectors and fans. Here are some of my favorites: Doll Reader Dolls Magazine Art Doll Quarterly Contemporary Doll Collector Dolls House Magazine Dolls Bears & Collectables Teddy Bear Review Teddy Bear & Friends
One of things my daughter looks forward to is getting a new issue of the American Girl magazine every other month. Each issue has plenty of age appropriate articles, advice, games, puzzles, and craft ideas. The focus of the magazine is not the American Girl dolls – it is focused on girls ages 8-12 and [...]
A very sleuthy member at the AG Playthings discussion forum has uncovered some scoop on the American Girl doll of the year for 2009. Mary Casanova, author of the LE 2006 Jess book and others, will be the author for two books revolving around the new character. Some of Ms. Casanova’s other books are definitely [...]
For Christmas my daughter got the Doll Tees: Sparkling Shirts to Make Your Doll Shine! (American Girl Library) book (you could also call it a kit). The kit comes with three t-shirts, decorations, and a book of ideas that you can use for inspiration. Suprisingly, it did not come with the fabric glue needed to [...]
This just in! There are new books in stock at the American Girl Place. Lights, Camera, Molly! $9.95 Puzzles and Pop Quizzes $14.95 (includes Brain waves and Pop Quiz Book) Go Puzzle Crazy Book $14.95 (includes Puzzle Crazy Book and Quiz Book 3) Puzzles American Girls Love $14.95 (includes Tear Up this Book and What [...]
May Reader Photo Contest - Curl Up With A Good Book - Ends May 29, 2013
Daydream Doll Boutique Perfectly Chevron Ruffle Dress Giveaway - Ended - Congratulations MorganAGV
