I love Julia Donaldson! I came across her work for the first time when I read and watched The Gruffalo’s Child. Then, I read Running on the Cracks – a completely different book for a completely different audience. And now, as part of the Record Breakers Reading Challenge, I read The Paper Dolls, first by myself and then during my workshop with children at MGM Clover Dale. It was just lovely!
I’m one of those who prefer picture books that rhyme to those that don’t. I find rhyme, when well done, truly delightful and very easy to read. More than anything, I love how children respond to rhyme, like when I make them repeat Ticky-and-Tacky and Jacky-the-Backie and Jim-with-two-noses and Jo-with-a-bow. The Paper Dolls was delightful from start to end, both to read aloud and to act. What makes it even more special is that after the story, there’s a page that shows you how to make your own paper dolls. I loved it!
| Title | The Paper Dolls |
| Author | Julia Donaldson |
| Genre | Picture Book |
| Rating (out of 5) | 5 |
| Age-group | 4+ |
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