num_pages: 160
description: "Dolls are not a luxury. They are as necessary to a child's life as a loaf of bread . . . What a doll does for a little girl is develop her capacity to love others and herself."-Madame AlexanderA wonderful offering for young doll enthusiastsand women's history buffs alikeThis fascinating book tells the stories of courageous dollmakers, all of whom were-and continue to be-filled with passion, vision, and determination. They are the unsung heroines behind some of the most important dolls of the last hundred years-such as Barbie (Ruth Handler) and Madame Alexander's collection (Beatrice Alexander). Entrepreneurs and feminists of their time, these strong women displayed both creative genius and astute business acumen, serving as excellent role models for today's young female readers.
language: English
title: Dollmakers and Their Stories: Women Who Changed the World of Play
titlecomplete: Dollmakers and Their Stories: Women Who Changed the World of Play
ratings_count: 10
publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)