The Dolls' House
By Author / Illustrator
Tanya Rosie, Claudia Ravalli
Genre
Friends and family
Age range(s)
3+
Publisher
Oxford University Press
ISBN
9780192783899
Format
Hardback
Published
07-03-2024
Synopsis
One day Mia and her mum are walking home to their new house when they find a dolls' houseon the side of the road. It looks sad with its broken shutters and peeling paint, but Miafalls in love and takes it home to fix it up.The next morning a little boy is looking at the dolls' house on Mia's porch. Soon more andmore children arrive, and they spend the long summer days playing together. Just one childdoes not join in, and nothing Mia does can persuade him to overcome his shyness.Then, one night, there is a terrible storm and the dolls' house is damaged. Mia learns thatkindness can come from the most unexpected places.
Reviews
Jen
A yound girl called Mia has just moved house. She is walking down the street with her mother and spots a dolls' house. The house had been left out and was looking for a new owner. Mia takes the house home and begins to fix it up. When other children see the house, they want to help fix it and they want to play.
The Dolls' House is a wonderful tale about letting people in and what can happen when you include others. Mia and the other children have a wonderful time and are always ready for new friends. The illustrations by Claudia Ravalli feel old school with a modern twist. You can find exciting side stories in every image. Claudia has a back for showing emotions through her artwork.
I loved this book as much as my seven-year-old and two-year-old did. I am sure it will become a family favourite.
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