The Surprise Doll 60th Anniversary Edition

by Morrell Gipson

Book Overview

For more than half a century children have been captivated with the story of Mary and her dolls. Mary’s father was a sea captain who took long trips across the ocean, bringing back a doll from each... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930900422
• ISBN13: 9781930900424
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Purple House Press
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

A favorite childhood picture book

I can’t remember for sure if the cover is the same as shown here, but it kind of gives it away. Maybe as a young child I didn’t notice or care? Anyway I loved the story and now that I’m in my second childhood - lol - I’m nostalgic to find some of the books I enjoyed in my childhood and youth. Hopefully one day I can share them with grandchildren. (Now if I could only hunt down a particular Raggedy Ann and Andy story book…)

favorite childhood book

This book was my favorite book my grandmother read to me years ago. I was thrilled to find it again! I just bought it for my grandaughter.

We (still) love The Surprise Doll!

This book was one of my favorites when I was a little girl, and my six-year-old daughter loves it today. It is a very happy little tale about a little girl who has a special doll for every day of the week except Sunday. When she asks the doll-maker to make a Sunday doll, he has a very special type of doll in mind. The sweet, simple illustrations help to make the story. Any little girl from about ages three to seven will love the way that this charming story ends.

A book for generations

I am so thrilled to find that this book has been released again. This was my favorite book as a child. And it was one of my mother's favorites as a child as well. I have an old worn out copy that I found a few years ago so I could read it to my daughter. My daughter loves it and wants to read it by herself now. What a joy to find that I can purchase her a copy that isn't falling apart and she can enjoy for years to come! Such a timeless story that any little girls who love dolls will enjoy and read time and time again!

Best Children's Book Ever!:)

This was my favorite book as a child. I purchased a copy on e-bay many years ago. I was thrilled when I found that it was going to be re-printed! It brings tears to my eyes whenever I read it! This book not only entertains but also teaches American children what a 'melting pot' this country really is! I highly recommend it!