Overview
Tiphany Stokes is in a new school in a new town—and she is not sure where she fits in. Sixth grade is challenging, and life at home with her stepmother and two toddler siblings often feels overwhelming, especially when they are crying. Tiph sometimes takes Philip in his stroller to the toy store, where the miniature dolls in the window calm her nerves.
On one such November day, something amazing happens—Tiph saves a dog from traffic, makes friends with his owner, and lands a job. Her new friend likes dollhouses as much as Tiph does—and might buy a doll for Tiph to show her gratitude. Tiph would love the tiny Gretel doll, with her long braids, even though the Red Riding Hood doll is prettier.
Surprisingly, perhaps, Gretel also wishes for something: to be played with by a real child, the way Red was before she landed back in the shop window. After witnessing the dog rescue, Gretel wants that child to be the daring Tiph, a hero child.
This skillfully plotted novel, with its overlapping storylines, weaves a tale of loss, theft, stepfamilies, growth, and adventure into a satisfying fabric, with a perfect fairy-tale ending.
This book title, The Winter of the Dollhouse, ISBN: 9781536236088, by Laura Amy Schlitz, published by Candlewick Press (September 2, 2025) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
Unlike Amazon and other retailers who may also offer The Winter of the Dollhouse books on their website, we specialize in large quantities and provide personal service, from trusted, experienced, friendly people in Portland, Oregon. We offer a Price Match Guarantee, and QuickQuote form, to make purchasing quick and easy.
Prefer to work with a human being when you order The Winter of the Dollhouse books in bulk? Our Book Specialists are standing by Monday-Friday 8-5 PST, ready to help!