Nesting Dolls Collection

Collection contains clipping, photograph and publicity files.

Illustrates, describes and lists the value of a variety of nesting dolls

A heartwarming picture book about how one little girl's unique beauty has been growing for generations in her family tree. Anyiaka is in awe of her gorgeous Gullah Geechee family—she wants to be beautiful like her older sister, Sorie, a great listener like her mom, and a talented artist like her grandma. But on today's visit to her grandparents’ house, Anyiaka sticks out from the rest of the family like a sore thumb. She can't seem to do anything right, and a trip to Grandma's art studio confirms just how different she is from the rest of the family. But Grandma’s artwork—a special set of nesting dolls—also shows that what’s on the outside doesn’t always tell the whole story. While they may be distinct, together, her family’s beauty and inner strength have deep roots that have been growing within each of them for generations.

Just hours before her body is found in a car in a parking lot, a young woman hands her baby to a perfect stranger and disappears. The stranger is the daughter of Delia Wainberg, a lawyer in the same firm as Joanne Kilbourn's husband. One close look at the child suggests that there might be a family relationship, and soon the truth about the child Delia gave up for adoption years ago comes out. The boy must be Delia's grandson. Then his mother is found dead, sexually assaulted and murdered. Not only is there a killer on the loose, but the dead woman's partner is demanding custody of the child.

After her grandmother dies, Katya finds herself in a kingdom where the Tsarevitch has been turned into living ice and she uses the magic nesting dolls her babushka had given her to try to break the curse.

In this tender, old-fashioned story, Nina, the smallest of a group of Russian nesting dolls, is separated from her sisters and swept along on a dangerous journey.

Twenty-five fun-to-use stickers showcase the craft, including mother-and-child dolls, a balalaika, basket of berries, decorative Easter eggs, and more.

Twelve charming designs to paint on blank wooden nesting dolls. Book includes general information on painting wooden nesting dolls and step-by-step intructions. Each project comes with a pattern, complete list of materials needed, and detailed instructions on how to paint the dolls. Many of the projects are simple to paint and even beginning painters will be able to produce beautiful dolls. Designs include flower patterns, fruit baskets, a snow scene and even a collection of Russian cathedrals.