The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden (Author) and Adrienne Adams (Illustrator)
A charming story of a girl without a family or a Christmas doll, a Christmas doll without a Christmas girl, and a married couple without a child. As Ivy ventures forth, assured that she will find her grandmother, she encounters Holly, a beautiful and special Christmas doll. Holly has just arrived at the toy store and is eager to find her home as she is a Christmas doll and she fears, thanks to a sinister toy owl, not being sold and stuck in storage. Meanwhile, Mrs. Jones has the impulse to buy Holly even though she has no children and asks her husband, Mr. Jones for a child. Ultimately, everyone finds each other in a sweet happy ending.
The original edition features simple yet lovely illustrations that perfectly accompany this festive and delightful tale.
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