Doll at Work

I was checking out Amazon the other night and noticed that there were some new place-holders on the site for American Girl doll published items.  Here are some that looked interesting to me, there are more publications so be sure to check them out for yourself. The above Doll at Work play set looks interesting, Zoey always has fun with those type of activity sets.

Here is one that is more arts and crafts based...

Dabble, Doodle & Draw

There are several new quiz books which the girls always have fun with at sleepovers and play dates.  Zoey always loves asking me the questions too and I have to admit it's fun to see what her choices are for the quizzes too.

Personality Patterns Quiz Book

This looks fun for those that love to color, design and draw...it would be fun to get a peek at what's inside this book before purchasing.

Design By Me Treats

This series of books are enjoyed in our house...there are two new ones it looks like for this upcoming release.  

It's a Girl's World (link isn't available for this yet)

Animal Answers (link isn't available for this yet)

And Zoey is excited for the new Inner Star University books.  These are quick and easy reads but she loves that she can re-read them over and over again getting a different ending by choosing different situations throughout the books.

Second Chances (link isn't available yet)

Project Friendship (link isn't available for this product yet)

Something new that I discovered was a series for Bitty Baby!  This is so exciting, they look so sweet and I love the illustrations on the cover.  I have a feeling these will really take off since reading to this age target market is spot on.  I even want to know what the stories are and I don't have any little ones at home anymore!

Bitty Baby and Me (there are different versions of this to reflect the race of the child)

Bitty Baby at the Ballet

Bitty Baby the Brave

I also spied some book sets that included some little stuffies for Bitty that are also pictured in the story books.  So sweet!

I hope you enjoyed some little peeks at the upcoming American Girl releases...I can't wait to find out what the releases will be for the dolls!!  So fun!

The Care and Keeping of You - In the News

I just wanted to share this news clip on the new revised book, The Care and Keeping of You 2 that's out from American Girl. I have the collection now for Zoey (the version for younger girls) and will be sharing our review of it as well once we get the chance to check it out a bit more thoroughly.

 

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Creating an American Girl Doll Diner!

Oh how I wished I lived closer to the American Girl Outlet Store!  It is in Oshkosh, and is located on the route between our home and Grandmas!  I make it a point to stop each time I  pass through, and have found so many great deals!  LOVE, LOVE, LOVE American Girl!  I found the American Girl Doll Dining book for just $9-what a deal.  But, if you do not live near an outlet store-check out Walmart.com or Michaels where I have seen the AG books at discounted prices.

 

This kit had all the supplies to create the chef hat that Caroline is wearing!  It also came with the black message board, easel, and open/closed sign, and the order pad in Caroline's pocket!  Caroline's apron came with a little baking set from Walmart. 

The little pictures on the wall, the table settings, including place mats  paper plates, napkin rings, desert triangle on the table, menus  takeout boxes, and the paper bag, as well as the little pink table card. I loved the black and white napkin holders with the hot pink- it reminded us of our own visit to the American Girl Cafe!

We had a table and two boxes we used to create a restaurant booth, but the book also had directions for building your own restaurant using a cardboard box and 2 shoe boxes. The book also shows some really cute and easy ways to create an assortment of doll foods to serve at your restaurant or bakery! 

Our restaurant needed 2 tables, so you can see we used a tall plastic cup, with a piece of foam core set on top to create a make-shift table.

Samantha and Alice LOVED their lunch at the AG Cafe1  And I loved all the cute crafts we were able to make with this book!  There are still more parts to the book that we didn't do yet.  We LOVED the book and felt that it was well worth the $9 we paid!

Gracie and Lily have always wanted matching PJ's for their doll and themselves.  I was so excited to see that last year's version of the Coconut PJ's had made their way to the AG Outlet!  Lily was being a stinker and wouldn't sit for the picture!  I found that these ran a little big, so they will fit for a while!

The Care & Keeping of YOU Collection

I recently noticed that The Care & Keeping of YOU collection of books for girls is being revised by American Girl and will be made available for purchase February 26, 2013.  In the description on Amazon it says the following...

 "Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. You'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. Once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the The Care & Keeping of You 2!"

Kind of interesting!  I've looked at this collection before and have had the thought to purchase it but up to this point I've put it off since my daughter is only 8 at this time but this new revised collection states that it's meant for the younger crowd starting at age 8 so we'll see...  

Does anyone have the current versions of these books?  Thoughts or opinions that you want to share?  We love that American Girl puts out so many books that are "self-help" for girls and empowering as well...this set seems to be something perfect for that time of coming of age for girls when they are fast approaching young womanhood.  

We would love to hear your thoughts!

NEW American Girl Craft Books, Kits and Mystery Series Books!

I happened upon some exciting news regarding American Girl releases while doing a search on Amazon today.  I stumbled upon some items that have a pre-order option for February 26, 2013 which means there are some new things coming down the pipe for AG lovers!  Check out these fun finds and share if any will be on your list...

Doll Boutique Crafting kit has a pre-order date of February 26, 2013 on Amazon

I can't wait to see more pictures of what's included in this kit!  We love the Doll Dining and Doll School kit so much!

Stitch and Send Card kit has a pre-order date of February 26, 2013

I also found some Historical Doll Color & Craft kits.  I can't wait to see these in person to see exactly what they are all about.  Here is one featuring Julie Albright...

Julie Color & Craft kit with a release date of February 26, 2013

and one featuring Kit Kitteridge...

Kit Color & Craft kit with a release date of February 26, 2013

and one for Rebecca Rubin.

Rebecca Color & Craft with a release date of February 26, 2013

And then some new release mysteries...

Traitor in the Shipyard a Caroline Mystery with a release date of February 26, 2013

The Haunted Opera a Marie-Grace Mystery with a release date of February 26, 2013

Lost in the City a Julie Mystery with a release date of February 26, 2013

Do you see something that peaks your interest?  I think we're intrigued by the Doll Boutique kit and it will be fun to see what the Color & Craft books are all about but I think for the rest we can wait and get copies from the library!