Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse

Book excerpt: Charley just got the dollhouse of her dreams! It is fancy with perfectly painted walls and furniture. But soon, she grows bored of it. Meanwhile, her friend Lucy is too busy to be bored. Lucy is working on building her own custom dollhouse using recycled materials. When the girls join forces, Charley learns that the fun never stops when you use your imagination.Creativity and imaginative play are important parts of a child' s development. It has become increasingly crucial in today' s technology dependent society. Do-It-Yourself Dollhouse is a delightful reminder to children and parents alike that possibilities are endless when creativity and imagination collide.The book comes with discussion prompts for comprehensive learning. FREE Reader' s Guide and coloring pages are also available on the publisher website. The Reader' s Guide contains interactive lesson plans that encourage critical thinking skills and connect to the national elementary curriculum.