The Go-Away Doll

By Carl A. Hammerschlag and Beverly E. Soasey

Book Overview

When Cara's doll, Monica, disappears from the park, her neighbor, Mr. Sidney, tells her that Monica has gone exploring, and he provides Cara with postcards from all the places Monica visits. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1889166227
• ISBN13: 9781889166223
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: Turtle Island Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Lesson in Love and Letting Go

Children--and parents--will get a lesson in how letting go can be an act of love, in this lovely book about a girl who loses her doll. Mr. Sidney, a neighbor, rallies to Cara's side when she begins crying because she's lost her favorite doll, Monica. He tells Cara that Monica loves her but needs to see more of the world. Monica has sent Mr. Sidney a note about this and will continue writing him to assure Cara that she is okay. Monica then takes a trip through several cultures--explored neatly and nicely through worlds and beautiful illustrations--all the while letting Cara explore the world herself and learn about the need to let go a little. This is also a great lesson for parents because, instead of rushing out to buy another doll, Mr. Sidney comes up with a wonderful resolution to the problem.

A useful source for children to learn about the world.

The color-pencil illustrations clearly depict the events and bring out a sense of appreciation for the work that is done. This book is a useful source for young children to learn about different parts of the world. More importantly, it teaches them that they can love more than one thing or person.