Cornhusk, Silk, and Wishbones : A Book of Dolls From Around the World

By Michelle Markell

Book Overview

They are fashioned out of materials as varied as themselves -- wishbones, apples, clay, bread, ivory, palm leaves, and sealskin. They come from the tropics and the tundra, the desert and the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0618054871
• ISBN13: 9780618054879
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.6" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 6 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 1 and higher

Customer Reviews

A multicultural celebration of the art of dollmaking

I was really impressed by "Cornhusk, Silk, and Wishbones: A Book of Dolls from Around the World," by Michelle Markel. The author discusses many different types of dolls. Each entry includes a short but informative article and a full-color, richly detailed photograph.I won't mention all the dolls depicted, but here are some highlights: bread dolls from Ecuador, a 19th century corn husk doll from the United States, a 19th century French Jumeau doll with an elegant outfit and glass eyes, Russian Matryoshkas (nesting dolls), ornately clothed Thai Ramakien dolls, a Mexican nativity set, and much more. A true visual feast.

A Doll Book for Everyone

A delightful book on an intriguing subject. Michelle Markel introduces the reader to dolls and doll crafting in an easy understandable manner. This book is interesing to both adults and children alike. Complimented by outstanding photographs and descriptions, this beautiful book should be on every doll lovers shelf!