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Summary: One of the most charming children's books I've ever read
Review: As the mother of two young girls, I have read hundreds of picture books. "Elizabeti's Doll" is, in my opinion, a rarity: a book for children whose characters and plot are unique, compelling and satisfying, all within a handful of words on a few pages. This book is what literature should be for adults and kids. Elizabeti is a completely endearing character, who reminds adults and children that childhood has its special joys, and high among those is the ability to involve the entire family in a fantasy world of the child's own making. Elizabeti turns a rock into the family's new baby, whom everyone loves and cherishes right along with her. It's a story about what is best in all of us.
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Summary: Sweet tale of a girl's first doll.
Review: Elizabeti has a new little brother named Obedi. She'd like a little baby to take care of herself, but she doesn't have any dolls. Elizabeti goes outside to use her imagination and find a suitable substitute. After deciding a stick was too pointy to hold, Elizabeth finds a decent sized smooth rock. This becomes her "baby", and she names her Eva. Everytime Mama feeds Obedi, Elizabeti feeds Eva. When Mama changes Obedi'S diaper, Eva's is changed as well (although Elzabeti is relieved to find it isn't smelly like Obedi's). One day, Elizabeti misplaces Eva, and she realizes just how much she loves her. A great book with beautiful illustrations.
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Summary: What a precious book!!
Review: My 6 year old daughter and I loved the book. I read her the story and then went outside to do last minute yard work. After I was through, I came back in the house. To my surpise, my daughter was sitting on the couch, and in her lap was a rock that was swaddled in a kitchen towel. That was so neat to have her pass up her toy box and find pleasure in a simple thing.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: The power of love is gently told in this tale of a little Tanzanian girl and her doll, Eva, who is a rock. My four-year-old grand-daughter, an American child living in rural Idaho, identified immediately with Elizabeti, telling me that, "It's okay if her doll is a rock, Gramma. That's okay." She loves this story, and so do I. As a children's librarian in a public library, I use it often in story times. It's an excellent choice for reading aloud. Also, it has been selected as a finalist in the North Carolina Children's Book Award Program 2000. Obviously, I highly recommend this book!
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Summary: Great to prepare for new siblings
Review: This is such a tender book! It appeals to the youngest, even a two-year old brother learning to adjust to a new baby sister. Mother and son found relief and coping skills in this sweet, simple book.
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Summary: Great to prepare for new siblings
Review: This is such a tender book! It appeals to the youngest, even a two-year old brother learning to adjust to a new baby sister. Mother and son found relief and coping skills in this sweet, simple book.
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