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Blue Ribbon Book Books

In order from The Most Wonderful Doll in the World to Samuel Eaton's Day.

The Blue Ribbon Book series is a set of 5 picture books by Phyllis McGinley, published between 1950 and 1993. Written for ages 3–10, most books run about 40 pages.

The Most Wonderful Doll in the World
I See a Song
The Black Snowman
The Seven Chinese Brothers
Samuel Eaton's Day
The Most Wonderful Doll in the World
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Most Wonderful Doll in the World
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Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

The Most Wonderful Doll in the World

By Phyllis McGinley, Helen Stone (Illustrator)

A girl recounts the mystery of her missing doll.

61 pages· 4,294 words· Est. 1 hour read
Paperback
Summary: Dulcy's cherished doll, Angela, has vanished, leaving her to convince her father of its unmatched wonder. As she recounts Angela's unique qualities, the mystery deepens. What made Angela so special, and where could she be? Dulcy's heartfelt tale unfolds, revealing the bond between a girl and her beloved doll, and the imaginative world they shared. Will her father understand the magic of Angela, and will Dulcy ever find her again?
The complete set

Blue Ribbon Book Series

5 books · Published 1950–1993

Series
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$599

The Most Wonderful Doll in the World

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1950

A girl recounts the mystery of her missing doll.

I See a Song

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1973

Explore shapes and colors through a musician's journey.

The Black Snowman

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1989

A magical snowman helps Jacob find his heritage and self-worth.

The Seven Chinese Brothers

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990

Seven brothers use unique powers to escape execution.

Samuel Eaton's Day

Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1993

A boy faces the grueling challenge of his first rye harvest. Can he endure the test of manhood?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Blue Ribbon Book series?

There are 5 books in the Blue Ribbon Book series. It began with The Most Wonderful Doll in the World in 1950, and the newest book, Samuel Eaton's Day, was published in 1993.

What ages are the Blue Ribbon Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Blue Ribbon Book to life.

01

Phyllis McGinley

Author
02

Eric Carle

Author
03

Phil Mendez

Author
04

Margaret Mahy

Author
05

Kate Waters

Author
06

Helen Stone

Illustrator
07

Mou-Sien Tseng

Illustrator
08

Jean Tseng

Illustrator

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