Betty Doll

Patricia Polacco

Format

Paperback

Published

1999

Category

5-8 year olds, 9-12 year olds, Favorite Author, Picture Books

Publisher

Philomel

ISBN

9780142401965

Pages

0

Description: This delightful picture book begins with a letter from Patricia Polacco explaining the history of Betty Doll from her mother, Mary Ellen. Due to a fire, all of Mary Ellen’s dolls were gone and her mother (Polacco’s grandmother) saw how much pain this caused her. Mary Ellen’s mother made Betty Doll and the story takes flight. Betty Doll goes to the first day of school, recites poems at tea parties, and even comes to the rescue on a frightful snowy day. These experiences help the reader to understand why Betty Doll is such a prized possession for Patricia Polacco. Betty Doll is a symbol of many things for her.