About two years ago, a friend of mine had a daughter. When we were deciding what to buy as gifts, books were high on the list - I was book-lover growing up (still am), and since it'll be a long time before I have kids of my own to share my favourite books with, I jumped at the opportunity to introduce a child to the joy that stories can bring.
The first book on that list? The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch. The new parents hadn't grown up with Munsch, and had never read it before. Now, they're both in love with it, and read it often to their daughter!
The gift for her upcoming third birthday will be this sweet little doll, inspired by the brave, intelligent, and self-sufficient Princess Elizabeth. It's my hope that she'll play with this doll as she listens to her parents read to her - and maybe as she learns to read herself!
This pattern was made from scrap fingering yarn, and works up fairly quickly. The eyes are embroidered with French Knots, and the crown is sewn firmly to the head, so there are no small parts to accidentally swallow! She can sit on her own, and her arms can move back and forth, so she's ideal for make-believe play.
This free pattern comes with pictures, a list of definitions, and detailed descriptions. She makes an ideal gift paired with a copy of your favourite Robert Munsch book. I hope she helps to inspire a new generation of readers!
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