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That Dancin' Dolly
Hardcover ISBN# 0-525-47214-2
Published by Dutton Children's Books
The traditional American song "Buffalo Gals" is irresistibly
adapted into book form with cut-paper illustrations that have a
down-home look. A little gal invites her favorite dolly (the one
with the hole in her stockin') to dance, and the two friends leap
and frolic till the moon comes up.
Set to the familiar toe-tapper, “Buffalo Gals,” the text of this tale–adapted from the 1940s song lyrics to the same tune, “Dance With a Dolly (With a Hole in her Stockin’)”– inspires Merz to introduce a girl and her Raggedy Ann lookalike companion in a toe-stompin’ debut… While they swing, shirts and socks sway on the clothesline and the fibrous, multihued sky turns to rosy shades of sunset. For those who wish to join in, the sheet music can be found on the last page. Merz blithely offers a day of knees “a-knockin’" and toes “a-rockin’.”
- Publishers Weekly
Crafted with torn-and-cut paper, lace and other trims, the detailed double-page collages are a delight to examine. The illustrations exude energy: clothes flap on the line, a cat prances after butterflies, blue-birds perch on various objects and soar through the air, and the child is always in motion. Lyrics and music are appended, ensuring that the old tune will be passed on to the next generation. This charming offering will be well received by groups or during one-to-one sharing
– School Library Journal
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