Dahlia

This was one of my favorite books when I was a kid, and this book gave me a sense of that my dolls should be loved, and that to be loved it to be changed. I bought this book now that I'm grown, and it still brings me happiness in a way I remember from when I was little. I love the soft colors and cute art style, and the lesson it teaches still resonates with me, as someone who loves toys and their dolls.

The story of a little girl and her reluctant affection for her doll reminded me of my own childhood. I was a stuffed animals fan and dolls were merely ornaments for my room, given to me by relatives didn't know me very well. When my own daughter was born, I at last understood a little girl's true love for and friendship with a doll, as my daughter cherished her two favorite dolls as if they were real children.I purchased Dahlia for my daughter, who just had a baby and named her Abigail Dahlia - an unusual name to be sure. And just like my daughter (a scientist), smart and kind, the book Dahlia creates a story of another bright little girl who did not want to be relegated to the role that little women were assigned years ago. The tale evolves in a natural and convincing way and speaks to children today - such is McClintock's gift for story telling. Dahlia is a tribute to Victorian tales, written with 20th century perspective and seasoned with a timeless quality.Most appealing are the delicate, 'period' illustrations. This is an unusual book for the discerning adult who want to offer a singular opportunity to recapture a bygone era along with the gift of reading to a contemporary child.

We adore Mary and the Mouse, so we sought out this author. We were not disappointed!

The quality was great. This book was hard to find and I was very pleased to find it in such good condition. Thank you!

This is an amazing book. I ordered like 100 used children's books to understand the field and this was one of my favorites. It's perfect. Great especially for tomboys who still like dolls? And everyone else will hopefully enjoy it as much as I did.

This book is lovely. The illustrations are breathtaking and the story is sweet.

Found this at the library and then had to buy a copy. It's now one of my favorite picture books. We need more stories about girls playing in the mud and climbing trees!

my niece, Dahlia, loves this book!

un belle histoire mêmes si je suis une grande personnne,quand tu lis cette histoire la tu te sens comme la petite fille avec sa poupee et tu dors comme une petite enfant bien comblee trempli de bonheur.

Charlotte, petite fille curieuse et décidée, vivant à l’époque victorienne, passe ses journées à grimper aux arbres et patouiller dans la boue accompagnée de son ours Bruno.C’est tellement plus amusant que de jouer à la dînette dans une robe à fanfreluches!Imaginez sa surprise quand sa chère tante lui offre la plus délicate des poupées.Charlotte qui n’est pas prête à renoncer à ses amusements pour cette nouvelle venue va l’entraîner dans d’intrépides aventures.Et celle qu’elle va nommer Dahlia, va rapidement prendre goût à cette nouvelle vie.Quel vent de liberté souffle dans les pages de ce livre qui célèbrent la toute puissante imagination des enfants et le plaisir du jeu!Nous avons beaucoup aimé les illustrations pleines de petits détails et aux couleurs pastels.Une belle histoire qui nous prouve une fois encore que l’habit ne fait pas le moine.