Sophie and Rose

My three year old daughter and I went to the library and happened upon this book. We brought it home and she has fallen in love with it. It is such a sweet story, and my daughter loves how much Sophie loves her doll. It's a great book!

This book quickly became a favorite in our house, my four girls love to have it read over and over, and they love to read it themselves and look at the pictures. They story is so sweet, and the illustrations are beautiful. I recommend this book for everyone, but especially for adults who have had that one special doll in their past, and for children who have that special doll now.

A truly touching story, brought to life with delightful illustrations from Wendy Anderson Halperin, about the special bond between a child and a treasured toy. As a collector of children's books, this one is a winner and will be treasured for years to come.

My seven year old and I sat down to read this book. It brought back memories of the little dolls that I had loved. The wear and tear on the little doll did not matter to Sophie. No matter what happen to Rose, Sophie loved her. The illustrations were wonderful. My little girl loved to follow the boxes around the edge. Everytime we read it, she discovers something new. I bought this book for her to keep and share with her children someday.

Wendy Anderson Halperin brings this simple story to life through her drawings! The "all-around-the-page" drawings will be recognizable as Halperin's trademark style. The intimacy and detail in which she traces the everyday relationship between a girl and her doll gives depth and warmth to an otherwise simple story. This book reinforces that imagination and simple pleasures are still part of the life of modern girls. It is a beautiful book! (And WHO is the mysterious lamb puppet??!!