Henry VIII and His Wives Paper Dolls (Dover Royal Paper Dolls) [Paperback]

Tom Tierney (Author), Paper Dolls (Author), Paper Dolls for Grownups (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: Dover Royal Paper Dolls

Colorful depictions of the famous monarch and all 6 of his queens include 9 dolls — one of each of the 6 wives, plus 3 of the king in early, middle, and later years. The 16 lavish costumes include royal armor and elegant gowns, all accurately rendered and with informative notes.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (January 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486405753
• ISBN-13: 978-0486405759
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Tierney - the modern Holbein, March 29, 2000

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Miladyblue (Kent, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry VIII and His Wives Paper Dolls (Dover Royal Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

I have other books by Mr. Tierney, but this is one that I recommend most highly... Mr. Tierney does an exquisite job of rendering one of my all time favorite historical periods with his usual flair, and yet each figure is easily recognizable. Like Hans Holbein, the court painter for Henry VIII, he delivers ART!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fun paper doll set from Dover, February 1, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Henry VIII and His Wives Paper Dolls (Dover Royal Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

This is an enjoyable paper doll book containing standard size paper dolls (about the same general size as other paper doll books made by Dover). This set depicts Henry VII in three dolls; two with two sets of clothing, one with only one, and his six wives (Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, Catherine Parr) with two sets of clothing each. It also includes historical information that I found very interesting.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Henry VIII and His Wives, May 5, 2005

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Nevada Snow - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry VIII and His Wives Paper Dolls (Dover Royal Paper Dolls) (Paperback)

If you enjoy paper dolls and are interested in English history, you'll love this book. Tom Tierney has captured the period with beautifully rendered portraits of Henry VIII and his wives.
I did feel however, that the doll of Anne Boleyn didn't resemble any of her extant portraits, and some of the costumes were not based on paintings of the time, but were instead invented by the artist (eg Anne of Cleves's German costume, Catherine Parr's green gown).