When author Linda Ridley finds a damaged doll in an antique shop, she wonders how the beautiful, hand-finished toy came to such a sad state. Surely some little girl loved her many years ago? So begins The Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story—a historical reimagining of the doll’s rocky road from favorite to forgotten.
Traveling from a German toy maker to a toy shop in New York, Lucinda Jane is purchased as a Christmas present in 1872. For many years, she lives with her beloved owner, Anna, who cares for Lucinda Jane long past her childhood. But eventually Lucinda Jane faces growing neglect and an accident that leaves her damaged, and seemingly beyond repair. In Linda’s gentle hands, however, Lucinda Jane’s beauty emerges once more.
This poignant picture book delicately reminds children and adults alike about the restorative power of love.
Traveling from a German toy maker to a toy shop in New York, Lucinda Jane is purchased as a Christmas present in 1872. For many years, she lives with her beloved owner, Anna, who cares for Lucinda Jane long past her childhood. But eventually Lucinda Jane faces growing neglect and an accident that leaves her damaged, and seemingly beyond repair. In Linda’s gentle hands, however, Lucinda Jane’s beauty emerges once more.
This poignant picture book delicately reminds children and adults alike about the restorative power of love.
