Books with title The story of live dolls

“Look, what’s coming!” and with a shout of delight the children of Cloverdale village left their play and rushed into the street.What do you think they saw?A tiny gilded coach drawn by two beautiful white kittens, with reins of blue ribbons covered with silver bells, and through the coach window the face of a wonderful doll. On her head was a jaunty sailor hat, from under which yellow curls danced in the wind as she nodded and smiled at the children on either side.

Excerpt from The Story of Live DollsA tiny gilded coach drawn by two beautiful white kittens, with reins of blue ribbons covered with silver bells, and through the coach window the face of a wonderful doll. On her head was a jaunty sailor hat, from under which yellow curls danced in the wind as she nodded and smiled at the children on either side.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Story of Live DollsA tiny gilded coach drawn by two beautiful white kittens, with reins of blue ribbons covered with silver bells, and through the coach window the face of a wonderful doll. On her head was a jaunty sailor hat, from under which yellow curls danced in the wind as she nodded and smiled at the children on either side.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

"Look, what's coming!" and with a shout of delight the children of Cloverdale village left their play and rushed into the street.What do you think they saw?A tiny gilded coach drawn by two beautiful white kittens, with reins of blue ribbons covered with silver bells, and through the coach window the face of a wonderful doll. On her head was a jaunty sailor hat, from under which yellow curls danced in the wind as she nodded and smiled at the children on either side.Children reading billsFrom time to time she tossed out a handful of bills, which flew about like little white birds and then fluttered to the ground, where they were eagerly caught up by the fast gathering crowd of children, filled with wonder at the amazing sight. They made a[3] brave effort to keep up with the coach; but the driver cracked his whip, the kittens started at a mad pace down the hill, and with one last nod and smile from the doll in the window, the coach disappeared in a cloud of dust. The children watched it out of sight, then turned to go back.But what were these bills which, in the excitement, they had forgotten and were still[4] clutching in their hot and dirty hands? Again and again they read these startling words, which stared them in the face...

A very popular writer of childrens' books, Josephine Scribner Gates had written 23 books. She is known especially for her "Live Dolls" series. The doll theme developed the idea of dolls who came to life and behaved much the same as the children who played with them. She skillfully blended stories of fantasy with lessons in behavior. Josephine had one daughter, who most likely furnished the inspiration for many of the books. The book is a bestseller and has been published in several editions.

This book appropriate for children 13 and over.An interstellar bounty hunter trapped on earth since 1947, Linc befriends the humans and works with them to jumpstart the fledgling technology industry with the goal of returning to deep space. They soon produce the Constellation, a ship with an organometallic skin powered by an antimatter drive with potent plasma cannon. In the process, they discover other species watching earth. Some like the Pleadians support the human goals while others, like the Gholoam, are bent on controlling human access to space. Join Linc and his human friends as they seek to outsmart the Gholoam and gain control of earth's destiny.

What does a little dog like to do all day? Find out all about canine interests in this adorable rhyming tale, The Story of Dog. Funky and funny, this bright, colorfully illustrated Bang on the Door book is a perfect starting point for any novice reader. Its crisp pictures and easy-to-follow storyline introduce a new collectable character who is not only great fun for children, but adults as well.

Tracing humankind back to its origins, this book teaches readers Charles Darwin's theory of evolution and explains how we grew into the humans we are today. As students navigate this evolutionary path, they'll get a glimpse into various stages of development. Beginning with DNA and continuing on to explain how cells operate, this comprehensive guide covers it all. Plant, human, animal, this book reminds students that we're all connected in one way or another.

Where did the first cells come from? Why did creatures first crawl out of the ocean? Why do humans have tailbones? This beautifully illustrated, highly accessible book invites young readers to discover the extraordinary true story of evolution: from DNA, to dinosaurs, to the diversity of life today. The answers to some of the very biggest questions are given in clear, easy-to-understand language, which is underpinned with rigorous scientific accuracy. Explore one of the most incredible ideas in modern science: how a simple principle - natural selection - has given rise to the mind-boggling diversity of life on Earth today. A perfect gift for children aged 8 and up.