Books with title Dahlia

Looks can be deceiving!When Charlotte gets a delicate doll from her aunt Edme, she is not too happy. She tells the doll that she and Bruno, her bear, "like digging in dirt and climbing trees. No tea parties, no being pushed around in frilly prams. You'll just have to get used to the way we do things." Much to Charlotte and Bruno's surprise, Dahlia seems to like getting dirty while making mud cakes and racing wagons. But at the end of the day, Charlotte's aunt arrives for a visit and wants to see how Dahlia's doing . . . and Charlotte is in for another surprise. Charming, detailed illustrations accompany this sweet story about making room for a new friend.

Five years after the tragic death of her father, Dahlia and her family are still struggling to cope with his loss. Her mother cries all the time and her older brother bullies her relentlessly out of grief. Dahlia is left feeling lonely and sad, wondering how different her life would be with just a little bit of love. Dahlia only has one wish – to fly. Little does she know that her wish is going to be granted in the most magical of ways. In a dreamlike vision, Dahlia meets a majestic black stallion named Wind. Together, she and Wind explore the mysteries of the universe and all the magic and wonder that come with them. With the help of kind celestial beings like Sun, Mother Moon, and Black Raven, Dahlia must learn the importance of love and life. If she can find the light within herself and share it with her family, she can bring them happiness again. But first, she must release the soaring eagle inside her and learn to do the one thing she always dreamed of – fly.

Charlotte is not very excited about the doll her aunt Edme sends her. It has a prim painted mouth and is dressed in lace and silk. Besides, Charlotte has never really wanted a doll. "We like climbing trees," Charlotte tells the doll. Much to Charlotte's surprise, the new doll doesn't seem to mind her rough way of playing. By the time they are finished, Charlotte's new doll is muddy and torn, but her prim mouth has softened into a warm smile. But what will Aunt Edme think when she comes to visit?