The Magic Doll
The Magic Doll

Author: Adrienne Yabouza

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-09-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 379137446X

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Families of all kinds will appreciate this simple tale of love and longing, motherhood and magic. In a small village in West Africa, a young girl explains the special way she was born. Her mother had difficulty getting pregnant, so she seeks help in the form of a doll which she treats like a human baby, carrying it on her back and covering it with kisses. Months go by and finally the woman's belly begins to grow! This beautiful story explores the Akua-Ba fertility figures of the Akan people of Ghana, while also depicting the deep love a mother has for her children. Élodie Nouhen's subtle, gorgeous illustrations combine collage and prints that are reminiscent of traditional African art, while remaining uniquely contemporary. Each spread communicates the look and feel of West Africa--the blazing yellow of the sun, the deep blue of the sky, the richly patterned textiles, and vibrant flora and fauna. Adrienne Yabouza's text echoes the rhythms of life in her homeland--the Central African Republic. The book closes with a short introduction to African art and the importance of fertility statues in African cultures.

The Magic Nesting Doll
The Magic Nesting Doll

Author: Jacqueline K. Ogburn

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 2003-06-16

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780142500651

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After her grandmother dies, Katya finds herself in a kingdom where the Tsarvitch has been turned into living ice and she uses the magic nesting dolls her babushka had given her to try to break the curse.

The Dollmaker of Krakow
The Dollmaker of Krakow

Author: R. M. Romero

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2017-09-12

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1524715417

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In the vein of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Number the Stars, this fusion of fairy tales, folklore, and World War II history eloquently illustrates the power of love and the inherent will to survive even in the darkest of times. In the land of dolls, there is magic. In the land of humans, there is war. Everywhere there is pain. But together there is hope. Karolina is a living doll whose king and queen have been overthrown. But when a strange wind spirits her away from the Land of the Dolls, she finds herself in Kraków, Poland, in the company of the Dollmaker, a man with an unusual power and a marked past. The Dollmaker has learned to keep to himself, but Karolina’s courageous and compassionate manner lead him to smile and to even befriend a violin-playing father and his daughter—that is, once the Dollmaker gets over the shock of realizing a doll is speaking to him. But their newfound happiness is dashed when Nazi soldiers descend upon Poland. Karolina and the Dollmaker quickly realize that their Jewish friends are in grave danger, and they are determined to help save them, no matter what the risks.

The Fairy Doll
The Fairy Doll

Author: Rumer Godden

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1509805087

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Elizabeth is enchanted by the beautiful fairy doll that sits at the top of the Christmas tree wearing a sparkly beaded dress and delicate silver shoes. Little Elizabeth could never be so perfect - she is always getting into trouble. Then Great-Grandma gives Fairy Doll to Elizabeth - and suddenly everything starts going right instead of wrong. Could Fairy Doll be magical? First published in 1956, The Fairy Doll is a Christmas story to treasure from classic writer Rumer Godden, beautifully illustrated throughout by Gary Blythe.

Pagan Portals - Poppets and Magical Dolls
Pagan Portals - Poppets and Magical Dolls

Author: Lucya Starza

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2018-08-31

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1785357220

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Poppets are dolls used for sympathetic magic, and are designed in the likeness of individuals in order to represent them in spells to help, heal or harm. The word poppet comes from the Middle Ages in England, originally meaning a small doll or child, and it is still in use today as a name of endearment. The term is older than the phrase ‘Voodoo doll’. Pagan Portals – Poppets and Magical Dolls explores the history of poppets and offers a practical guide to making and using them in modern witchcraft. It also covers seasonal dolls, from Brigid dolls, used in celebrations for the first stirrings of spring, to fairy dolls enjoyed in tree-dressing at Yuletide. Other topics covered include spirit dolls, ancestor dolls and dolls as representations of mythological beings and creatures from folklore. The newest book from Lucya Starza, author of Every Day Magic: A Pagan Book of Days.

Magic Attic Club
Magic Attic Club

Author: Magic Attic Club

Publisher: Magic Attic Press

Published: 1998-05-14

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781575130309

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"Alison on the Trail: " When Alison guides a group of young campers through the woods, the girls become hopelessly lost running from a bear. Can Alison find the trail again and lead them back to safety?

Magic Elizabeth
Magic Elizabeth

Author: Norma Kassirer

Publisher: Harper Trophy

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780064407489

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An eight-year-old girl is transported into the past while looking for a lost doll in her aunt's memory chest.

Midnight in the Dollhouse
Midnight in the Dollhouse

Author: Marjorie Stover

Publisher: Albert Whitman

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780807551240

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A family of dolls helps their young owner, who has been left lame by an accident, find a clue to hidden treasure.

Mariane and the Magic Doll
Mariane and the Magic Doll

Author: Jamila Mafra

Publisher: Editora Bibliomundi

Published: 2023-02-26

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1526070278

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Mariane will live an unforgettable adventure in the magical world of dolls with her Loli doll. Mariane could see dolls made of gold, silver and cotton and kept each one inside her heart.

Enchanted Doll
Enchanted Doll

Author: Marina Bychkova

Publisher:

Published: 2014-05-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781614040088

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More than mere playthings, Enchanted Dolls are elegantly sculpted and articulated works of art. Strikingly nude, engraved or adorned in opulent sculptural costumes of precious metals, gemstones and rare found objects, each doll intricately conveys an aspect of our humanity. As Marina says 'the reason I love making dolls is because it it's a multidisciplinary art form. To create a doll I get to do it all: sculpture, industrial design, painting, engraving, mold-making, drawing, metalwork, fashion and jewellery design. I want it all!'