Download or read book The Little Wooden Doll written by Margery Williams Bianco and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After many years in the attic, a doll who fears that she will never again be loved by a child is transformed by her animal friends.
Download or read book The Heart of the Tree written by Rosalie Whyel and published by . This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Heart of the Tree explores the incredible history of early wooden dolls as seen through the collections of the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. Take a visual and historical peek at what childhood would have been like from the 1680s to the 1850s, from a time when the United States was not even the United States, to a decade before the Civil War. Featured are rare and exceptional dolls and religious figures from Europe and the New World.
Download or read book The Wooden Doll written by Susan Bonners and published by StarWalk Kids Media. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephanie longs for Grandpa's wooden doll, but it remains out of reach, high on top of the china cabinet. One day she climbs on a chair and brings it down. To her surprise, she discovers the doll has a secret--a whole family of dolls is nestled inside it.
Download or read book Hitty written by Rachel Field and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 1929 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and adventures of a wooden 19th century American doll.
Download or read book Japanese Kokeshi Dolls written by Manami Okazaki and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inside look at kokeshi dolls: from the skilled woodworkers behind their design to their important cultural significance. Kokeshi are the simple and charming traditional Japanese dolls characterized by their cylindrical shape and lack of arms and legs. Historically made as children's toys in Japan's northern region of Tohoku, they have now become a popular collector's item and have even inspired famous architects and artists. In this visual guide, readers will find: An overview of the different types of dolls How kokeshi dolls are crafted, including information on tools and woods used Interviews with leading kokeshi craftspeople worldwide Detailed information about both traditional dolls and the modern ones being crafted today An exploration of the cultural significance of kokeshi dolls--both historically and for the areas of northern Japan that rebuilt themselves after their region was decimated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011 A guide to visiting Japan's kokeshi regions Information on how to buy the dolls--either directly from Japanese artisans or stockists worldwide Filled with artist interviews, gorgeous photos and firsthand travel experience, author Manami Okazaki has created a book to be enjoyed by all--from serious collectors to woodcrafters, interior designers, architects, armchair travelers and anyone with an interest in Japanese culture and travel.
Download or read book Making Peg Dolls written by Margaret Bloom (Artisan) and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Margaret Bloom's book introduces us to over 60 peg doll characters to keep hands busy. This series of delightful craft projects will inspire all the family to make and play creatively.
Download or read book The Doll Book written by Estelle Ansley Worrell and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1966 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes patterns for dolls and costumes of 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
Download or read book Wooden Tony written by Lucy Clifford and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Clifford (1846–1929), also known as Mrs. W. K. Clifford, was an English journalist, novelist, and wife of notable philosopher and mathematician William Kingdon Clifford. She garnered significant acclaim and successes for her novels, which led to her becoming a literary hostess and friend to a number of notable literary figures of her time including Rudyard Kipling and George Eliot. Originally published in her collection “The Last Touches and Other Stories” (1892), “Wooden Tony” is a Victorian fairy tale about an indolent boy whose laziness results in his metamorphosing into a wooden statue. Also included in this edition is Clifford short story “The Wooden Doll”. An interesting short children's story not to be missed by fans and collectors of Victorian literature of this ilk. Read & Co. Classics is proudly publishing this brand-new collection of classic children's poems now for the enjoyment of a new generation of young poetry lovers.
Download or read book The Ultimate Doll Book written by Caroline Georgina Goodfellow and published by MetroBooks (NY). This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of more than 400 dolls spanning two centuries. Each doll shown in original clothes or period costumes. Advice on care and collecting.
Download or read book The Littlest Matryoshka written by Corinne Bliss and published by Hyperion. This book was released on 1999-09 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this tender, old-fashioned story, Nina, the smallest of a group of Russian nesting dolls, is separated from her sisters and swept along on a dangerous journey.
Download or read book Great Book of Wooden Toys written by Norman Marshall and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Norm Marshall was a well-known toy maker, whose classic toys were loved by children and woodworkers alike. They provided hours and hours of entertainment for countless generations, and best of all - they were easy to build. Now you can build a Norm Marshall wooden toy! With Great Book of Wooden Toys, you'll discover 37 three-dimensional projects, each complete with an exploded illustration, a materials list and detailed step-by-step instructions for a fool-proof building experience. More than 125 photographs show woodworkers how every piece goes together. A special chapter is also devoted to finishing or painting your toys for a professional look. Toys include: -Classic Model T car -Steamroller -Bulldozer -Biplane -Trains and much more. There's also 16 projects perfect for beginners - like a pull-along train and circus animals.
Download or read book Sleeping Beauty written by Fred Crump, Jr. and published by . This book was released on 1991-12 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of Sleeping Beauty, illustrated with Black characters.
Download or read book Making Peg Dolls and More written by Margaret Bloom and published by Crafts and Family Activities. This book was released on 2019-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From simple peg doll necklaces, moving mobiles and fantastical flying creatures, to pin cushions, herbal dream pillows and nature gathering bags, this series of delightful craft projects will bring together and inspire all the family in the act of making as well as playing and living creatively.
Download or read book Making Doll Furniture in Wood written by Dennis Simmons and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making Doll Furniture in Wood is a title by Fox Chapel Publishing
Download or read book Olive and the Larder written by Bianca Tzatzagos and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Olive and the Larder celebrates the simple joys of grown-up life: keeping a home with well-stocked shelves and a nurtured garden, hosting friends for tea, random acts of kindness. This warm-hearted tale tracks a day in the life of Olive and her beloved kitchen larder - a seemingly ordinary day that turns out to be something quite special. Crafted entirely in Australia with an heirloom spirit, this beautiful, limited-edition book makes a happy bedtime read for children and a fun gift for grown-up collectors and creatives.
Download or read book Classic Wooden Toys written by Jim Harrold and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an era when everything is factory made of disposable plastic, well-made wooden toys stand out every time: They re simple, ageless, and just plane fun. The twenty projects in this book are smartly designed and built to last engineered to stand up to hard play and still look good when passed down from one generation to the next. Whether you re looking for rugged toy trucks, delicate dollhouse furniture, or timeless bookshelves and toy chests designed to grow with your kids, Classic Wooden Toys is a reliable guide and helpful hand that walks you through the entire building process. Complete with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow photos and drawings, these projects are perfect for makers at all levels from first time woodworkers to seasoned pros. With projects from Andy Rae, David Wakefield, and Chuck Hedlund, these twenty designs offer something for every maker and hours of imaginative play for the lucky kids who get to play with them.
Download or read book Oh Poor Amelia Jane written by Kathleen Ainslie and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
