Best Antique & Collectible Dolls Books of 2025

Celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch with this majestic paper doll collection. The book features two dolls of Elizabeth, one as a young woman and the other as a more mature matriarch, along with dozens of royal outfits including her stunning coronation gown designed by Norman Hartnell. The book also includes a doll and wardrobe for Prince Philip. Written by Eileen Rudisill Miller, an accomplished artist who has designed dolls and giftware for companies such as Lenox and The Franklin Mint, this book is a great addition to any royal enthusiast's collection.

Clay Craft: The Magical Forest is an exceptional book that teaches children, ages 5-13, how to create a magical world using modeling clay. The book features easy-to-follow instructions for making gnomes, elves, unicorns, enchanted lakes, and more. The best part is that there is no set story, so kids can use their imagination to create their own fairy tales. The book is perfect for independent readers or as a family bonding activity. The instructions are laid out in detailed, easy-to-follow pictures, and the book provides tips and ideas for using everyday items. The non-drying, reusable modeling clay used in the book is easy to use and great for kids.

The Dollys and Friends Originals 1970s Paper Dolls book is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts, historians, and collectors. The book features three paper dolls and over 40 outfits in 1970s vintage fashion styles. While the paper dolls require careful hand cutting, they offer an opportunity for fun family time and help develop motor skills. Playing with paper dolls also promotes communication, cooperation, and creativity. Although the outfits are inspired by historical periods, they are not exact period costumes. Overall, this book is a unique and nostalgic addition to any paper doll collection.

This book is a must-read for crocheters who want to turn their passion into a profitable business. "Crochet Your Way to a Buyer's Heart with Amigurumi" provides readers with 8 revolutionary steps to design and write their own crochet patterns and successfully market and sell them. The book is full of helpful tips and strategies from experienced crocheters to help readers launch and grow their crochet pattern business. The unique S.P.R.I.N.K.L.E.S system breaks down the process of designing and selling patterns into manageable steps. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to start or improve their crochet business.

The Complete & Unauthorized Guide to Vintage Barbie® Dolls is a must-have resource for all Barbie® collectors. This revised and expanded edition features over 1,200 color photos, including Barbie, Ken, Francie, Skipper, and their entire family from 1959 to 1972. The author, Hillary Shilkitus James, is a doll dealer who specializes in vintage Barbie dolls. The book provides details about each item's stock number, date, and value, making it easy for collectors to identify and evaluate their collection. This book is an excellent reference for anyone interested in collecting vintage Barbie dolls and is highly recommended.

My World of Strawberry Shortcake is a collector's guide for the original 1980s Strawberry Shortcake dolls, miniatures, and playsets. It includes a comprehensive resource for serious collectors and nostalgic readers. The 248-page guide features high-resolution images, insights from a lifelong collector, a shoe ID, care tips, parts guides, miniature checklists, and an in-depth look at the elusive Berrykins. What makes this book unique is that it provides information for documentation and preservation, and the author has written from the knowledge gained from a lifetime of collecting and 20 years of selling. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for collectors and a nostalgic trip back to childhood for readers.

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the history, craft, and cultural significance of kokeshi dolls. The book covers everything from the different types of dolls and how they are crafted, to interviews with leading kokeshi craftspeople worldwide. Readers can also learn about the cultural significance of kokeshi dolls, both historically and for the areas of northern Japan that rebuilt themselves after their region was decimated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese culture and travel, and is a great resource for collectors, woodcrafters, interior designers, and architects.

Lingam Massage: Awakening Male Sexual Energy is a guide to a tantric massage practice that empowers men to deepen their experience of arousal and sensuality. The book teaches men how to have conscious, loving contact with their own masculinity, connecting them to their dynamic strength through the lingam and their more receptive side through the prostate gland. The practices outlined in the book provide men with complete control over their ejaculation and teach taoist and tantric practices for conserving sexual energy. This book is a unique and valuable resource for men seeking to expand their sexual horizons.

Dollys and Friends Originals Paper Dolls, Lolita Fashion: Lolita Fashion Dress Up Paper Doll Collection is a book that introduces readers to six new fashion paper dolls, including Dolly, Polly, Holly, Lolly, Jolly, and Molly. The book comes with three paper dolls and over 30 outfits in various styles of Lolita fashion. While these paper dolls require careful hand-cutting, they make great gifts for children and can bring adults and children together to create fun memories. This book is a unique addition to the Antique & Collectible Dolls Books category and is highly recommended for anyone interested in fashion and paper dolls.

Dollys and Friends Originals Prom Dresses Paper Dolls is an entertaining book for fashion enthusiasts and paper doll collectors. The book includes three paper dolls and over 30 prom dresses, perfect for creating a collection of paper dolls. Although cutting the dolls requires careful hand-cutting, this can be a fun family activity that promotes communication and cooperation. The book is a gateway to childhood memories for adults and a great gift for children. Overall, this book is a unique and enjoyable way to develop motor skills and spark creativity and imagination.