Bitty Baby Has a Tea Party

Bitty Baby #6

by Kirby Larson, Sue Cornelison (Illustrations)

Bitty Baby Has a Tea Party Hardcover KirbyLarson AmericanGirlPublishingInc

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Kirby Larson went from history-phobe to history fanatic while writing the 2007 Newbery Honor Book, HATTIE BIG SKY. Her passion for historical fiction is reflected in titles such as THE FENCES BETWEEN US, THE FRIENDSHIP DOLL, as well as the sequel to HATTIE BIG SKY, HATTIE EVER AFTER, and her two latest titles, DUKE--which was nominated for 5 state Young Reader Choice awards as well as being a finalist for the Washington State Book Award-- and DASH--which has garnered two starred reviews, a NAPPA Gold Award and a Capitol Choices nomination. She will have two new books out in 2016 -- watch for them!

In 2006, Kirby began a collaboration with her good friend Mary Nethery resulting in two award-winning nonfiction picture books: TWO BOBBIES: A TRUE STORY OF HURRICANE KATRINA, FRIENDSHIP AND SURVIVAL, and NUBS: THE TRUE STORY OF A MUTT, A MARINE AND A MIRACLE.

Kirby lives in Kenmore, Washington with her husband, Neil, and Winston the Wonder Dog. When she’s not reading or writing Kirby enjoys beach combing, bird watching, and traveling. She owns a tiara and is not afraid to use it.

Reviews

[Molly · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little girl and her doll, Bitty Baby, invite a neighbor girl over for a tea party but worry they might not like the same things. Telling a story helps them assuage their fears.. A sweet story that shows the special bond between a child and her doll. A part of the Bitty Baby series by American Girl.

[Rhyme Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I gave this book 5 stars because it was really funny. My favorite part was when the little girl told a story to her bitty baby doll. I like telling stories to my American Girl doll, too!

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is nice, but after reading it 10 times in 1 hour for your daughter you start trying to hide the book from her...

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I still find the imaginary scenes inserted into the narrative disruptive, although this one flowed better (and was more succinct) than some others in the series. This one has a message about finding something in common and being friends even with people who may have some different interests. My daughters liked it. (There's even a toy hedgehog.)

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good story about little girls and the challenges and fears of making new friends. Although it starts out like a story for only girly-girls, the end shows that everyone has different interests and perspectives and we can still all get along. Still, best for a female audience.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 Stars This is a cute little book about making friends. I like in the back it has talking points. I like the illustrations..but it is also a mass produced American Girl series...so...it was worthwhile not award winning literature!

[Bethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked the illustrations but the story is slim. Tips for parents on planning a play date are at the end.

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure I will read anything else in this series, but I did like the message of the story: friends can like different things.

[Jojo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story within a story format led Kaya to believe the book was over before it really was.

[Jennifer Barstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was good because it teaches you that meeting new people can expose you to things you don't normally do or like.

[Haelyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was too easy, its for babies...

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

My two year old daughter loves this book! As do I :-)