| A few decades back, Barbie dolls were all the | | | | Minnesota in 1768. She must learn a new language |
| rage. You couldn't go anywhere without seeing a | | | | and make new friends, but she also has the |
| Western Barbie, or a Veterinarian Barbie or an | | | | opportunity to introduce some of her culture to |
| Astronaut Barbie. Look back 20 years ago and | | | | those she meets. Another story is that of |
| Cabbage Patch Dolls were all the rage with their | | | | Josefina Montoya, growing up in New Mexico in |
| chubby little faces and yarn hair. Today, it's | | | | 1894, she is determined to preserve her mother's |
| America Girl Dolls that is the latest craze of little | | | | memory after she passes away. Her story is one |
| girls young and old. These dolls have little girls | | | | of sadness but also one of welcoming new ideas |
| crawling on Santa's lap pleading for him to bring a | | | | while still maintaining part of the past. You can |
| special doll for them on Christmas or begging on | | | | fast forward in time to the fabulous 50's and hear |
| hands and knees for their parents to get them | | | | the story of Molly McEntire. You'll have fun playing |
| their favorite doll for their birthday. Be prepared, | | | | with her fun little record player and retro clothes |
| these dolls do not come cheap, but the quality | | | | while still learning about the trials and tribulations |
| and craftsmanship of the dolls and accessories is | | | | that she must deal with like living through World |
| unsurpassable and, with proper care, they will last | | | | War II and what sacrifices she had to make |
| for generations to come. | | | | during that time. |
| Each one of the dolls from the American Girl | | | | Each of the America Girl Dolls have a story, each |
| collection comes with a name, a story and a | | | | different and unique in their own way, but the |
| different ethnic background or country, but all of | | | | underlying message is all the same; with team |
| them are based her in the United States at | | | | work, determination and honesty, you can make |
| different time periods of our history. Some of the | | | | it though anything and come out better on the |
| dolls have traveled from a different country, like | | | | other end. That is a message that every little girl |
| Kirsten Larson who has made her way with her | | | | (and adult for that matter) should live their lives |
| family all the way from Sweden and settles in | | | | by. |