Books in Paper Dolls series

The decade following World War II saw lifestyles and fashion take on a relaxed note—with blue jeans, sleeveless blouses, full skirts, and Bermuda shorts among the popular choices of apparel. Even on more formal occasions, a casual elegance was apparent: in women's sack chemises and dresses featuring large floral prints and in men's "wash-and-wear" suits, corduroy jackets, and slacks. Artist Tom Tierney captures the spirit of the fifties with this carefully researched, accurately detailed paper doll collection. Ten dolls depict three generations of a family—an elderly couple, their daughter and son-in-law, and six grandchildren. An eleventh figure is shown in a bridegroom's formal attire.The family's wardrobe includes 31 costumes—ranging from beach wear and comfortable lounging outfits to dress suits for men and women and elegant formal attire for a family wedding. Outfits for the children generally follow adult styles, while a hula hoop and Davy Crockett coonskin hat typify amusements and fads of the period.

Historically the homeland of seafaring Viking warriors, Scandinavia today is a colorful mixture of diverse cultures and languages. This entertaining and educational paper doll collection depicts traditional garb worn by the inhabitants of this vast region: the folk costumes of Norway, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, and Greenland.Artist Kathy Allert has created a wardrobe of 32 distinctive outfits and accompanying accessories for two engaging paper dolls. Charmingly rendered in accurate detail, the garments include an Icelandic folk-dancing costume, Finnish Lapp apparel with unusual "four winds" hats, Swedish Lapp summer outfits, warm winter clothing and decorative boots from Greenland, a Danish bridal costume with a floral crown, typical Norwegian clothing, including an elaborate bridal ensemble enhanced by distinctive Hardanger embroidery and much more.A map showing countries and regions represented by the costumes introduces youngsters to the geography of Scandinavia. Dolls are printed on the cover flap on sturdy laminated stock; costumes appear on lightweight paper for easy cutting.

Aspiring ballerinas and young dance enthusiasts will treasure this enchanting collection of 6 little girl dolls and 48 dazzling costumes. A captivating introduction to the dance world, it features a variety of styles, including Irish step dancing, jazz, and tap. Highlights include authentic costumes from Nutcracker,Swan Lake, Giselle, Sleeping Beauty, and other classical ballets.

This charming paper doll collection introduces four young American ladies of the colonial period. There's Clarissa, the oldest, and her sisters, Mary, Anna, and little Jessica — and they come with an appealing wardrobe of 16 outfits.You can dress them in simple frocks with dainty floral prints for everyday wear, crisp aprons with scalloped edges and trimmed borders, lovely dresses with bows and attractively draped skirts for special occasions, as well as cloaks with matching hoods, capes, purses, headgear, and other personal items. Simply yet delightfully rendered by Sue Shanahan, these engaging peel-and-apply costumes are reusable, allowing dolls to be dressed again and again.

Dress these adorable paper dolls in sensational manga fashions. Four wide-eyed dolls and more than 30 cute costumes put a stylish new spin on the Japanese cartoon craze. You can outfit the spirited foursome in a fabulous array of roles, including astronaut, samurai, princess, geisha, police officer, baseball player, superhero, pirate, cowgirl, martial artist, and other hip characters.

The dean of detectives, Sherlock Holmes is a master of disguise — so his doll comes with 10 different costumes, plus the familiar magnifying glass, deerstalker cap, and calabash pipe. This collection also includes five of his colleagues and adversaries: the loyal Dr. Watson, the nefarious Professor Moriarty, Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard, Mrs. Hudson, and Irene Adler, the only woman to outwit Holmes. Plus, 60 interchangeable heads portray a variety of actors who have played Holmes and Watson over the years.