The doll company went from a catalogonly brand to an empire that includes retail stores with cafes and doll hospitals, a magazine, books, and a social media presence. American girls collection kirsten 1854 set of 6 1 meet kirsten, 2 kirsten learns a lesson, 3 kirsten s surprise, 4 happy birthday, kirsten, 5 kirsten saves the day, 6 changes for kirsten, volumes 16 janet shaw, renee graef, janet shaw, renee graef on. Kirsten larson moves to the new world in 1854 and discovers the true meaning of home is family. Since its inception, american girl has published books based on the dolls, with novels and other media to tie in with their dolls.
Heres what the original american girl dolls are worth now. I also have the original boxed set of kirsten books with original artwork and packaging and. Official site for american girl dolls, clothes, doll furniture, doll accessories, books, and more. In the original publications each girl had 6 stories. As you can see, theres been a significant drop in value.
Kirsten series book 3 kindle edition by shaw, janet. This video is the third book in the kirsten series. Kirsten book series by multiple authors includes books meet kirsten, kirsten learns a lesson, a school story, american girl kirstens surprise, and several more. Around 2002, kirstens dirndl dress and kerchief was discontinued along with the winter pastimes and fourth of july fun accessory sets. A kirsten mystery american girl mysteries by kathleen ernst. Viewing 7 posts 1 through 7 of 7 total the topic what do yall think about the american girl books. Kirstens collection contentsshow central series meet kirsten.
Includes first three books of the series, the first is hardcover. However, this kirsten story is still available as an ebook from the vendors listed below. American girl dolls and books were created by pleasant rowland, who founded the pleasant company in 1986. American girl kirsten dolls for sale in stock ebay. Each of them had an elaborate background story which were told in several professionallywritten books. They are sold with accompanying books told from the viewpoint of the girls. Kirstens surprise tells the story of the larsons first christmas in america, the adventure kirsten has, and the wonderful surprise she has for her family. The included booklet templates includes all of the booklet templates.
Kirsten series book 2 kindle edition by shaw, janet. Top 10 most expensive and valuable american girl dolls. She has published two books of poetry a collection of short fiction and an adult novel taking leave. Each girls story documents with unsurpassed charm and wit the people, places, and events she witnesses. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. American girl started sending out letters in fall 2009 stating that they would archive kirsten larsons entire collection. American girl history and how its dolls have changed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kirsten s surprise american girls. Kirsten an american girl the american girls collection 6. The only thing missing according to the listing was the penny from samanthas purse.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The original dolls were felicity, kirsten, samantha and molly. This is a list of all of kirsten s books that have been released. Kirstens 1997 special edition outdoor outfit was a skating outfit. Pioneer american girl kirsten larson is a friend and collectors item. Find kirsten larson mini doll at the official american girl site, featuring the dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories, books, and more that girls love.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. According to american girl spokeswoman stephanie spanos, the archiving of samantha, kirsten and others was simply an inventory decision, to make room for new product lines. American girls collection kirsten 1854 set of 6 1 meet kirsten, 2 kirsten learns a lesson. Jul 23, 2015 explore naquin12s board american girl. Clair has been training all year to master the figureskating moves she needs to compete at regionals. See more ideas about american girl, girl dolls and american girl books. See more ideas about american girl, american girl books and american.
Each girl had about 7 books devoted to their time period. Kaya, 1764 felicity, 1774 caroline, 1812 josefina, 1824 mariegrace and cecile, 1853 addy, 1864 samantha, 1904 rebecca, 1914 kit, 1934 nanea, 1941 molly, 1944 more. A peek at dining in the past with meals you can cook today american girl collection by jodi evert, terri braun, et al. Explore the american girl bookstore to find great books for kids. Are original american girl dolls and books worth any value. The books follow various american girls throughout both historical eras and contemporary settings. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In the originalmore the american girl books are all technically one series, but the only sequential order that is relevant is among a single girls story. The american girl collection was originally exclusively available only. The american girl series, by various authors, is a collection of novels set within toy lines fictional universe. With a spunky and energetic heroine, exciting storylines set against the rich historical backdrop of world war ii america, and important life lessons, the molly books are modern childrens classics. You can buy as new softcover and hardcover copies of the runaway friend and my other american girl books signed and personalized as desired. American girl has archived the kirsten doll and accessories, which means they are no longer selling them. They also have and have had a number of other lines.
The dolls portray eight to elevenyearold girls of a variety of ethnicities. Dont go running for the attic yet, were going to take a look at the top 10 most expensive and valuable american girl dolls out there. This is a list of all of kirstens books that have been released. The three girls, samantha, kirsten and molly had a number of historically accurate outfits and accessory sets which tied into and were depicted in the various stories. Meet kirsten lapbook pdf download download 9781616250096 by. Her short stories have also been published in magazines including. There was nothing for the pre teen, so she created the american girls inspired on a trip to colonial williamsburg, virginia. Only problem was the two big dolls were cabbage patch and barbie. Retired original american girl kirsten from pleasant company. The three dolls initially on offer were kirsten larson, a plucky pioneer girl from 1854. Kirsten s collection contentsshow central series meet kirsten.
Samantha parkington, a welltodo edwardian orphan living with. The american girls collection generally referred to as american girl is a collection of dolls and books that show history in various time periods ranging from late native america to the 70s all through the eyes of the average nineyearold girl. I read kirsten, samantha, molly, addy, and felicity as a girl. Details about history can get lost in translation when reading or hearing about previous eras, but the past comes to life with visual and tactile examples like american girl dolls. Rachel the american girl books are all technically one series, but the only sequential order that is relevant is among a single girls story. In 1998 the pleasant company was sold to mattel, inc. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading kirsten learns a lesson american girls. Kirsten, along with sam and molly are clearly the most popular historical american girl dolls and so few items have been retired. The molly books from american girl are delightful listens for young people. But when a family crisis threatens mias chances of competing, shes heartbroken. I have molly, kirsten, and samantha dolls from when they were the only 3 dolls made about 15 years ago. American girl is an american line of 18inch 46 cm dolls released in 1986 by pleasant company. American girls collection kirsten 1854 set of 6 1 meet. The american girl brand is synonymous with wholesome, empowering tales about young women growing up in america, even as the country grows, too.
Materials and information may be used for your own personal and school use. Kirsten an american girl the american girls collection 6 box set paperback january 1, 1986 by janet shaw author 2. The nook book ebook of the meet kirsten american girl collection series. They settle in minnesota, where they live on uncles farm. Kirsten is a steadfast swedish immigrant whose family comes to america in search of a better life. Taking place in 1854, kirstens stories follow the young swedish immigrant and her family as they attempt to start a new life on a. A christmas story happy birthday, kirsten a springtime story kirsten saves the day. The set included samantha, molly, kirsten, and addy, and had all of their additional accessories with them. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, meet american girl characters, make crafts, create printables, enjoy magazine features, read book excerpts, and find more at. Discover new clothes and dresses for girls and dolls. Kirsten series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. American girl lapbook templates created by jamin, ami, wende, and dottie. American girl was founded in 1986 by pleasant rowland, a retired teacher and writer. In kirsten learns a lesson, kirsten begins school in america, struggles to learn a new language, and makes a new friend, singing bird, a nativeamerican girl of about kirstens age.
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