Dolls Arent Just for Kids, The Ultimate Guide for Doll Lovers
by Kathrine Peterson, Fannie Roach Palmer
Category: Antiques & Collectibles

Fannie Roach Palmer and Kathrine Peterson help you explore the doll world. From art dolls to the hottest websites the book is informative and entertaining. Fannie shares her memories as a child growing up on a farm in Nova Scotia and tells why her dolls were a big part of her youth. Another chapter takes the readers through a WWII tour that uses a period doll and a preserved 1940's neighborhood to teach a bit of history. You will also learn how the Baby Think It Over "RM" is a powerful teaching aid that is being used by educators, doctors, church groups and parents to give students practical experience in parenting and child care. These simulated infants have a device that measures the type of care it receives from the student. The popular Literary Dolls are dolls that relate or deal with literature, their authors or subjects. Learn how the Friends of the Library and a whole community come together using students and volunteers to create their own home town Literary Doll, The Sarah Orne Jewett Doll. Also, a home-schooling family in Georgia overcomes obstacles to create the Elsie Dinsmore Literary Doll. You will also discover how a family from Florida keeps a secret for years with the Annalee "RM" Doll Company to create a one-of-a-kind surprise for a family member. This is a great gift for any doll lover, artist, crafter, or collector. Discover the Joy of Making and Collecting Dolls- Learn how dolls are used as teaching tools. Enjoy entertaining stories meet doll artists and learn about literary dolls. Find out how you can join a doll club or become a doll artist. Read special tips that will help you sell your dolls. The Hottest Doll Web Sites - Discover professional doll makingsecrets. Enroll in on-line doll and craft classes, talk to doll makers and experts in the field. Find out how to take perfect photos of your dolls. Artists and crafters will learn where to get the best doll supplies at the lowest prices. You will use this valuable guide again and again.