Elizabeti's Doll
School year: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 32
Published: 2004
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"Elizabeti's Doll" by Stephanie Stuve-Boden tells the story of a young Tanzanian girl named Elizabeti, who longs for a doll to call her own. Living in a rural village, she faces the disappointment of not having a traditional toy, so she takes matters into her own hands. Elizabeti crafts a doll from a corn cob and dresses it with fabric scraps, finding joy and comfort in her creation. As she plays with her doll, Elizabeti explores themes of creativity, resourcefulness, and the bond between a child and her toy. The story beautifully highlights the essence of childhood and imagination. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Elizabeti .
There are 32 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2004 by Lee & Low Books Inc .
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This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
North Carolina Children's Book Award - Picture Book
This book was recognised in the Picture Book category by the North Carolina Children's Book Award.
Young Hoosier Book Award - Grades K-3
This book was recognised in the Grades K-3 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
