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Available
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Publication
Candlewick (2021), 80 pages
Description
"Ivy was Anne the librarian's doll when she was a young girl. But now she has moved to Anne's library to be its newest Book Buddy--a toy that can be checked out just like a book. Ivy isn't sure she wants to be borrowed, though. She'd rather go back to just being Anne's favorite toy. Fern, a child who visits the library with her stepfamily, also wishes things could go back to the way they were, when Fern had her dad all to herself. When Fern takes Ivy home, an unexpected outdoor adventure helps both of them find confidence and belonging in their changing worlds."--
User reviews
LibraryThing member jackiewark
A sweet, but encouraging story of loss and reconnection as Ivy, a once much-loved doll finds herself stored away in a lonely attic box. She longs for Anne to 'find' her again and take her on adventures. When Anne does reappear, she is much older. She is now a librarian who takes Ivy to be a
So, as per usual in the library, Ivy is 'adopted' for a two week stay with Fern, another lonely girl who is also longing for a reconnection. Since her parents divorced, she rarely, if ever, has time alone with her dad. His is too busy with his new family.
Secrets are told back and forth between Ivy and Fern and a new normal eventually is accepted. Empathy, friendship, and a promise to listen all prove healing for Fern and Ivy. Love this story for its wonderful portrait of storytimes and libraries where children can check out, not only books, but toys too. Fond memories for me as the check-outs were one of my most favorite parts as a Children's Librarian.
Thank you to LibraryThing Early Reviewers, Candlewick Press, and Cynthia Lord for this ARC.
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'book-buddy' at storytime. Oh! How Ivy yearns for things to go to what they once were. So, as per usual in the library, Ivy is 'adopted' for a two week stay with Fern, another lonely girl who is also longing for a reconnection. Since her parents divorced, she rarely, if ever, has time alone with her dad. His is too busy with his new family.
Secrets are told back and forth between Ivy and Fern and a new normal eventually is accepted. Empathy, friendship, and a promise to listen all prove healing for Fern and Ivy. Love this story for its wonderful portrait of storytimes and libraries where children can check out, not only books, but toys too. Fond memories for me as the check-outs were one of my most favorite parts as a Children's Librarian.
Thank you to LibraryThing Early Reviewers, Candlewick Press, and Cynthia Lord for this ARC.
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LibraryThing member lilibrarian
Ivy the doll is forgotten in a box when her girl grows up. When she is rediscovered, she is taken to the library to be borrowed after story times. Her first time out is an adventure with new friends, and a whole new experience for Ivy and the girl who borrows her.
LibraryThing member wrightja2000
I started reading this aloud to my 8yo daughter and pretty soon my kids (ages 4, 10, and even the 13yo) were listening to the adventures of Ivy the doll. The kids liked the message that even though being forgotten is hard and sad, it means that you can be found again. I think that translates well
"I liked it because it was really fun and cool. I loved it because she learned a lesson that when you are toy, you don't always have to only have one friend. And if somebody forgets you, it's ok, you can be found again." (8 yo reader)
I received this book from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.
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to the message that sad and hard things are a part of life but good things can come after. The kids also liked the different toy characters. There was a tiny bit of peril but not enough to make my kids want to stop reading (they don't like tense situations in books and movies)- the 4 yo only got worried and hid his head once. So it's a good gentle read for sensitive kids. The kids also really enjoyed the detailed black and white drawings on almost every page. They are eagerly looking forward to reading the next book in the series."I liked it because it was really fun and cool. I loved it because she learned a lesson that when you are toy, you don't always have to only have one friend. And if somebody forgets you, it's ok, you can be found again." (8 yo reader)
I received this book from LibraryThing in exchange for my honest review.
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LibraryThing member Impy
Ivy Lost and Found is an adorable book that I suspect I would have both loved and hated as a child. Ivy, our doll heroine, is given to a little girl, Annie, and the two become fast friends. Ivy loves Annie fiercely and the two go everywhere together... until they don't. Annie grows up and little by
The rest of the book details the happenings while Ivy is on her first Book Buddy adventure and it's a sweet story. Earlier I said kid!me would've loved and hated it, and the loved part is obvious. Dolls have emotions and love you back! Yes! Hate is also kind of obvious because who wants to think of growing up and leaving your friends behind, breaking their hearts in the process? But I do think this book will help kids not feel too bad about maybe giving their toys a new life with someone else should the time come. And that is an invaluable lesson.
I was sent an ARC of this book but you can bet I'll be buying a copy for the goddaughter.
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little she leaves Ivy behind. Ivy is eventually packed away and forgotten. Annie finds Ivy years later and decides to bring her to work at the library to be part of the book buddies program where kids can check out stuffed animals/dolls for two weeks. Ivy wants no part of this initially, as she wants to go back to being Annie's only. She finds herself reluctantly taken home by Fern, as neither is really too sure of this plan, but figure it's only for two weeks. The rest of the book details the happenings while Ivy is on her first Book Buddy adventure and it's a sweet story. Earlier I said kid!me would've loved and hated it, and the loved part is obvious. Dolls have emotions and love you back! Yes! Hate is also kind of obvious because who wants to think of growing up and leaving your friends behind, breaking their hearts in the process? But I do think this book will help kids not feel too bad about maybe giving their toys a new life with someone else should the time come. And that is an invaluable lesson.
I was sent an ARC of this book but you can bet I'll be buying a copy for the goddaughter.
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LibraryThing member kteacherSC
Short and sweet story. My daughter reading at a second grade level had no problems with the text. There are several illustrations throughout the story. Very sweet story. Looking forward to reading the second book.
Awards
South Dakota Children's Book Awards (Almost Made It! — 2024)
Great Lakes Great Books Award (Nominee — 2024)
Sunshine State Young Readers Award Jr. (Nominee — 2023)
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
8.25 inches
ISBN
1536213543 / 9781536213546