Teachers Guide-Molly

The most redeemable part of the American Doll phenomenon for our family is the educational potential that they offer. Yes, my daughter loves the cute outfits and the fun furniture but for us, what really sets them apart from the knock-offs I can buy from Target is how they incorporate a perspective on life in America during that time period. This is why I feel that these books are so helpful. By taking the historical aspects of the dolls and kicking it up a notch, the true value of the dolls can be appreciated. While I agree that these books can be pricey, welcome to American Dolls! I feel my money is always way better spent on any AG book as opposed to another pair of shoes, pet dog, doll backpack, etc that gets played with for a week or two and then finds its way to the bottom of my daughter's closet. My daughter loves learning about WWII and since my grandmother and even my parents can vaguely remember what life was like in the 1940's, these books have been great in helping my daughter better understand what life was like for 9 year-old girls back then.