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Title: Not Exactly a "Doll" of a Doll
Review: I give high praise for Polacco as an illustrator and writer, but this story may be a little abstract for younger readers at the primary-grade level. Of course, under a teacher or other adult, the author's "object lesson" (objective, "point") may be understood.Whether or not the listener/reader can really take to heart the message of this tale about being self-centered--the need for patience, consideration and respect for others--can only be hoped for. I'm not sure this is a tale that children will want to hear over and over.(Other books by this author certainly do qualify as re-reads!)The Creative Teacher: Activities for Language Arts (Grades 4 through 8 and Up)
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