Description

One day Mia and her mum are walking home to their new house when they find a dolls’ house
on the side of the road. It looks sad with its broken shutters and peeling paint, but Mia
falls in love and takes it home to fix it up.

The next morning a little boy is looking at the dolls’ house on Mia’s porch. Soon more and
more children arrive, and they spend the long summer days playing together. Just one child
does not join in, and nothing Mia does can persuade him to overcome his shyness.

Then, one night, there is a terrible storm and the dolls’ house is damaged. Mia learns that
kindness can come from the most unexpected places.

Publisher Review

“This heartwarming and charming story shows empathy and different ways for children to spend time together.” * Farrah Riaz, author of The Twirly Wiggly Dance * “Charming and sweet.” * The Bookseller * “This joyful story is a wonderful celebration of play, friendship and kindness! Perfect for sharing, the book offers much to enjoy.” * Through the Bookshelf * “Such a sweet story of friendship with enchanting and detailed illustrations!” * Harriet Muncaster, Author of Isadora Moon * “A relatable, heart-warming story.” * ACHUKA * “With themes of friendship, sharing and empathy, this is a wonderfully heart-warming story to share. If you read it aloud to a class, make sure you have plenty of time for your listeners to explore the details in Claudia Ravalli’s illustrations, large and small.” * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub * “Who can resist a dolls’ house? Mia, the main character of Tanya Rosie’s The Dolls’ House can’t! The dolls’ house that she can’t resist is made all the more alluring, not just by Claudia Ravalli’s beautiful, gentle, classically detailed illustrations… The warmth of this story is palpable.” * Louise Ellis-Barrett, Armadillo * “A charming picture book about friendship, kindness and community, with a magical doll’s house at its heart. Beautifully written, with warm, inviting illustrations.” * Sarah Webb, award-winning children’s author *