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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Elizabeti's Doll
Part of the Elizabeti series
A girl discovers the depth of her love when her cherished doll goes missing.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 339 ratings
32 pages· 577 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Elizabeti, a young Tanzanian girl, finds a special doll named Eva to care for, mirroring her mother's nurturing of her new baby brother. As she mimics her mother's actions, Elizabeti forms a deep bond with Eva. But when Eva goes missing, Elizabeti's heartache reveals the profound love she holds for her doll. This tender tale explores the innocence of childhood and the imaginative ways children adapt to change, especially when welcoming a new sibling. Will Elizabeti find Eva and restore her world of play and care?
From the publisher
When her new baby brother arrives, Elizabeti decides she needs a doll that she can care for the way her mother cares for the new baby. After looking around the village, Elizabeti finds the perfect doll to love. She names her Eva. When Mama changes the new babyÂs diaper, Elizabeti changes EvaÂs. When Mama sings to the baby, Elizabeti sings to Eva. And one day when Eva turns up lost, Elizabeti realizes just how much she loves her special doll. For children adjusting to a new sibling, this story is perfect. “This book is a splendid celebration of life and the power of a childÂs imagination.” Â School Library Journal Starred Review “A little slice of perfection.” Â Publishers Weekly Starred Review
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 577
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
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