Yes, I am reviewing/recommending a second tutu book in one night. On this one, though, the tutu is not an integral part of the story. But the Connie doll is. Fanny's mother does not approve of the high-fashion Connie dolls Fanny wants (and all her friends have). Tired of being the only one without a Connie doll, Fanny resolves to make one. The doll she crafts is beautiful, but unique, and not quite like a Connie. Fanny loves her, but her friends are not so sure the doll is worthy of their Connie doll games. Life is a little more complicated when Fanny receives a sewing machine for her birthday--disappointing, but interesting! This is a well-crafted story with sweet and interesting illustrations most little girls will love (at least my three do). I relate almost too well with the mother in this story--don't like "Connie dolls," and gave my oldest daughter a sewing machine when she was 8?!! Fanny delights, and figures things out. Wonderful book for my 5-year-old daughter. It's the book she requests as a bedtime story over and over again right now. In the story, Fanny's mother refuses to get her a "Connie" doll even though all Fanny's friends have several. In frustration, Fanny makes her own doll and then a doll for her doll and overcomes her friends' disdain for her homemade doll and learns to be proud of what she's made. It's a charming story and well-written, but I have to think it strikes a chord with my daughter because of the "hardships" in her own life. : ) I'll be using this book as my go-to birthday present for other deprived little girls I know.
What do You think about Fanny (2008)?
Timely message that is a little transparent, beautiful illustrations
—slayer
This makes me pine for an old school Hollie Hobbie coloring book.
—marinatillie
I loved this book! Any crafter will probably enjoy.
—Xera
