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Walker, Margaret Coulson
Hunt, Mary Isabel
Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others
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"Lady Hollyhock and Her Friends: A Book of Nature Dolls and Others" by Margaret Coulson Walker is a children's book created during the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. This delightful work invites young readers into a whimsical world where they can explore the beauty of nature through the playful creation of dolls and creatures made from everyday botanical materials. The book's primary focus is on fostering creativity and imaginative play among children while also cultivating an appreciation for the natural world. The story is centered around Lady Hollyhock and her enchanting home that is filled with flowers, vegetables, and nature-inspired dolls. The children, particularly the West siblings, experience joy and wonder through various crafts involving the construction of dolls from fruits, vegetables, and garden materials, such as radishes, corn, and poppies. Together with their cousin Charlotte, they create playful characters like Lady Hollyhock herself, who is made from a green tomato and hollyhock flowers. The illustrations and lyrical rhymes add depth to their adventures, showcasing themes of creativity, resourcefulness, and the simple pleasures of childhood play, as the children not only engage in storytelling but also in crafting their own imaginative characters drawn from the bounty of their garden surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Amusements
Creative activities and seat work
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