The Paper Dolls

Reach for this book when your child is facing a small loss, such as a broken toy or a lost treasure, or when they are beginning to ask questions about how things change over time. It is a gentle tool for teaching resilience and the idea that while physical objects may be temporary, the memories we create with them are permanent. Through a rhythmic and whimsical story, the book explores the cycle of childhood play and the passing of time. The story follows a string of paper dolls as they encounter various 'threats' like a toy dinosaur and a pair of oven-glove crocodiles. However, the true emotional core arrives when a real pair of scissors snips the dolls into pieces. Instead of a sad ending, the dolls find a new home in the little girl's memory, alongside other lost items and happy moments. This beautiful metaphor provides a safe space for children ages 3 to 7 to discuss sadness and the concept of 'keeping things forever' in our hearts.