Brides from Around the World Paper Dolls (Paperback)

by Tom Tierney (Author)

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Four lovely brides model 28 elegant costumes from around the world. Bridal wardrobes include a Celtic robe from the medieval period, a Chinese tunic of red silk, a Philippine wedding gown, and ensembles from Holland, Zimbabwe, Korea, Mexico, Denmark, Greece, Russia, and eighteen other countries. Notes describe wedding apparel and provide information on traditional wedding ceremonies.

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Product Details Reading level: Ages 4-8 Paperback: 32 pages Publisher: Dover Publications (November 2, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 0486444392 ISBN-13: 978-0486444390 Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #21 in  Books > Home & Garden > Antiques & Collectibles > Textiles & Costume

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant, January 5, 2007 By  Fiona "Homeschool Mum of 4" (Caribbean) - See all my reviews I bought these for my daughter aged 5, but I have found that both my 5 and 7 year are obsessed with these dolls. Its 5 months now since I gave them to her, and still (beyond one very beneficial Christmas!) they return time and time again to hours of play with the paper dolls. Needless to say, playing with the paper dolls then leads to hours of dressing up themselves like the brides... 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Really Colorful & Informative, March 21, 2006 By  Robyn Lee Markow "webcat1" (Northridge, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)       Yes,I actually collect paper doll books and I especially like the ones by Tom Tierney. He really depicts the clothes beautifully and accurately and he also provides interesting facts to go along with them, This one being no exception. The dresses are beautiful(and surprisingly few of them are white) A fun,informative book for paper doll fans and even for brides-to-be looking for a unique way to celebrate their heritage. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting, February 23, 2006 By  Donna M. Adank "anglophile" (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    I enjoyed looking through this paper doll book so that I could see what the brides in other parts of the world might wear. It is a very interesting and learning experience. Donna Adank		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Wide Range 4 different dolls of different ethnicities. Depictions include: Celtic, South Africa, India, China, Poland, Ghana, The Philippines, Bali, Netherlands, African-American, Mexico,... Read more Published 23 days ago by Maestra 028 5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful illustrations This book is filled with lovely costumes from different nations, and they serve as a great template for making your own designs. Read more Published 14 months ago by Hedera Femme 5.0 out of 5 stars So beautiful! This is an absolutely divine collection of wedding costumes from around the world that will delight young and old. Read more Published 17 months ago by J. Arena Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (November 2, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486444392
• ISBN-13: 978-0486444390
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #97,041 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant, January 5, 2007

By	Fiona "Homeschool Mum of 4" (Caribbean) - See all my reviews

I bought these for my daughter aged 5, but I have found that both my 5 and 7 year are obsessed with these dolls. Its 5 months now since I gave them to her, and still (beyond one very beneficial Christmas!) they return time and time again to hours of play with the paper dolls. Needless to say, playing with the paper dolls then leads to hours of dressing up themselves like the brides...

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really Colorful & Informative, March 21, 2006

By	Robyn Lee Markow "webcat1" (Northridge, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Yes,I actually collect paper doll books and I especially like the ones by Tom Tierney. He really depicts the clothes beautifully and accurately and he also provides interesting facts to go along with them, This one being no exception. The dresses are beautiful(and surprisingly few of them are white) A fun,informative book for paper doll fans and even for brides-to-be looking for a unique way to celebrate their heritage.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very interesting, February 23, 2006

By	Donna M. Adank "anglophile" (Chicago, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I enjoyed looking through this paper doll book so that I could see what the brides in other parts of the world might wear. It is a very interesting and learning experience.

Donna Adank