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$2659
Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2000
The Doll People
A century-old doll seeks adventure and mystery with new neighbors.
256 pages· 35,669 words· Est. 5 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 18,018 ratings
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Books About Dolls · 101 titles considered
The Best Dolls Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about dolls? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Dolls
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2006
Sleepover Sleuths
A doll goes missing at a sleepover. Can a young detective solve the mystery?
96 pages· 10,174 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 3,088 ratings
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012
Penny and Her Doll
By Kevin Henkes · Book #1 in the Penny series
A young girl receives a doll from her grandmother and must decide on a name for it
32 pages· 662 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,426 ratings
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$1398
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2009
The Doll Shop Downstairs
A young girl must save her family's doll shop during World War I's embargo crisis.
128 pages· 18,835 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 443 ratings
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2017
The Adventures of Henry Whiskers
A daring rescue in Rat Alley tests Henry's courage.
160 pages· 17,156 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
3.6/5 Goodreads · 148 ratings
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019
What Is Given from the Heart
By Patricia C. McKissack, April Harrison (Illustrator)
A young boy helps his mother put together a care package for a family in need, and finds a way to give something special to a girl his age.
32 pages· 1,095 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,192 ratings
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$958
Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2017
Masha and Her Sisters
By Suzy Ultman (Illustrator)
Discover how different sisters fit perfectly together.
10 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 34 ratings
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$759
Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018
Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper
A young girl learns to cope with disappointment and find alternative ways to achieve her goals.
128 pages· 9,643 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 228 ratings
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 1962
The Best-Loved Doll
By Rebecca Caudill, Elliot Gilbert (Illustrator)
A girl enters an unlikely doll in a contest. What happens next?
64 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 960 ratings
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$1899
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1954
A is for Annabelle
By Tasha Tudor
Explore the alphabet with a doll's charming treasures from A to Z.
64 pages· 226 words· Est. 4 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 571 ratings
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Dolls Board Books for Babies & Toddlers
Sturdy, inviting books about dolls for the youngest readers and listeners.
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$799
Clive and His Babies
Ages 1–3 · 2016
A boy's love for dolls challenges norms and celebrates diversity.
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$799
From Father to Father
Ages 0–3 · 2016
A father traces his child's ancestry through generations using matryoshka dolls.
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$799
From Mother to Mother
Ages 0–3 · 2016
A mother traces her child's ancestry through generations using matryoshka dolls.
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$899
Tricks and Treats
Ages 3–5 · 2024
Join a magical Halloween adventure full of surprises in Gabby's Dollhouse.
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Dolls Picture Books
Illustrated read-alouds about dolls for preschool and elementary-age readers.
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$1799
The Story of Holly & Ivy
Ages 8–11 · 1958
Three Christmas wishes intertwine: a home, a child, and a family. Can they all come true?
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$1699
The Littlest Matryoshka
Ages 4–8 · 1900
A tiny doll embarks on a perilous journey to reunite with her nesting sisters.
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$1999
Babushka's Doll
Ages 4–8 · 1990
A doll comes to life, causing chaos for a curious girl.
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$1195
Elizabeti's Doll
Ages 4–8 · 2009
A girl discovers the depth of her love when her cherished doll goes missing.
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$1799
Fanciest Doll in the Universe
Ages 4–8 · 2013
A sister's prank leaves a beloved doll marked forever. Can a fancy party mend the rift?
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$1799
This Is My Dollhouse
Ages 4–8 · 2016
A handmade dollhouse challenges the allure of a perfect store-bought one.
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$699
JoJo's First Day Jitters
Ages 4–8 · 2012
JoJo faces preschool jitters. Can her sister's help ease her fears?
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$799
William's Doll
Ages 4–8 · 1972
A boy defies stereotypes to fulfill his wish for a doll.
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$1799
The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
Ages 4–8 · 2007
During the Depression, Nella learns the true joy of sharing a cherished Christmas gift.
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$1699
Seaside Stroll
Ages 3–7 · 2021
A girl drops her doll in a tidal pool during a snowy beach walk.
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$1899
Doll-E 1.0
Ages 4–8 · 2018
A tech-savvy girl transforms a puzzling doll into a new friend, sparking unexpected adventures.
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$1799
Penny and Penelope
Ages 3–7 · 2019
Two dolls, a princess and a secret agent, must find common ground in an imaginary kingdom.
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Dolls Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Longer stories about dolls for developing and independent readers.
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$599
Time Thief
Ages 6–9 · 2011
A missing doll from a buried time capsule sparks a mystery.
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$699
Best Friends Forever
Ages 8–12 · 2012
A sleepover turns eerie when dolls seem to come alive.
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$599
Ivy Lost and Found
Ages 6–9 · 2022
A doll and a child navigate change and find belonging in a new family dynamic.
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$1600
Mennyms Alive
Ages 8–12 · 1996
A lone rag doll prays for his family's revival. Will they awaken?
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$799
The Runaway Dolls
Ages 8–12 · 2008
A mysterious doll arrival sparks a runaway adventure.
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$1600
Mennyms Alone
Ages 10–12 · 1996
A rag doll family faces a prophecy of doom. Can they defy fate?
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$799
The Collected
Ages 8–12 · 2020
Josie faces deadly dolls again as her sister Anna becomes their new target.
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$1500
Mennyms in the Wilderness
Ages 10–12 · 1994
A family must relocate to avoid discovery as a highway threatens their secret home.
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$1600
Mennyms Under Siege
Ages 10–12 · 1995
A rag doll family's secret risks exposure after a neighbor's discovery.
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$1600
The Mennyms
Ages 9–12 · 1993
A family's secret at Number 5 Brocklehurst Grove must stay hidden.
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$2195
Rachel Field's Hitty
Ages 7–10 · 1999
A doll's journey through history reveals secrets and adventures across generations.
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$799
Bury Me
Ages 8–12 · 2019
A doll returns from the dead, haunting a town with a dark secret. Can it be stopped?