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The Lonely Doll
Dare Wright · 1998 · 64 pages
Once there was a little doll. Her name was Edith. She lived in a nice house and had everything she needed except someone to play with. She was lonely! Then one morning Edith looked into the garden and there stood two bears! Since it was first published in 1957, The Lonely Doll has established itself as a unique children's classic. Through innovative photography Dare Wright brings the world of dolls to life and entertains us with much more than just a story. Edith, the star of the show, is a doll from Wright's childhood, and Wright selected the bear family with the help of her brother. With simple poses and wonderful expressions, the cast of characters is vividly brought to life to tell a story of friendship.
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Ann Patchett
“It was the favourite book of my older sister. Wright took black and white photographs of a doll who lives alone until a couple of bears come along and offer her a shot at family life. It is both creepy and haunting.”↗
Kim Gordon
“It was my first view, my first idea, of New York as a glamorous place. I also really liked the doll’s pink-and-white-checked apron and the general air of existential blankness. When I tried to read it to my daughter, Coco, I thought, ‘This is so dark and terrifying.’ But I’ve met many women who were influenced by that book.”↗
Anne Thériault
“@SCJ_BusRules !!! My mom has a copy of the lonely doll! I LOVED that book when I was a kid”↗