The Cottage at the End of the Lane: A Foldout Dollhouse Story [Hardcover]

Elaine Mills (Author)

Book Description

Little Peggy Doll leaves the cold and dark forest to search for a home, making her way from a handsome townhouse, to a tidy manor, to a warm and cozy cottage that turns out to be just right.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers; First Edition edition (August 9, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517597039
• ISBN-13: 978-0517597033
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,161,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars COLORFULLY ILLUSTRATED FOLDOUTS, April 19, 2004

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Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cottage at the End of the Lane: A Foldout Dollhouse Story (Hardcover)

An endearing story about finding a home is recounted in "The Cottage At The End of the Lane."

In addition to the affecting storyline, the book contains colorfully illustrated foldouts and flaps enabling youngsters to see both the inside and outside of the houses.

Peggy Doll, with bright button eyes and rosy cheeks, will win many hearts.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Story, November 15, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Cottage at the End of the Lane: A Foldout Dollhouse Story (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my now 12 year old daughter at Christmas about 8 or 9 years ago and it was always her first choice every night at bedtime. She and I new it by heart. I still read it to my 8 year old son. (he loves it too) It is a sweet story with an underlying good moral. The illustrations are wonderful, your child wont let you turn the page because they want to see every nook and cranny of the fold out (not pop-ups which rip) houses. The detail is so interesting without being distracting for a child. I have fond memories of this book. Any child would find it interesting. It is a simple and enchanting book.

5.0 out of 5 stars My Daughter's Favorite, May 13, 2011

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This review is from: The Cottage at the End of the Lane: A Foldout Dollhouse Story (Hardcover)

The Cottage at the End of the Lane by Elaine Mills is hands down my daughter's favorite childhood book. And there were so many she loved! It is a sweet story that demonstrates the art of giving and kindness (as well as those who don't show those qualities), as the central character seeks a home. The artwork is endearing. I have looked for this book in stores for years and would love for it to be re-published so I could stock up for gifts.