The introduction, esp. the bit comparing dolls to bears, is marvelous. Some of the stories & pix are fun, but most border on twee or boring. Where copyright is expired, credit is not given, which is a loss to scholars. The presentation is gift- or coffee-table- size, making this a difficult book for a child to cozy up to. However, it could work for a bedtime or lapsit. Maybe. The copy I found at a thrift store is mint - making me think it was not a success in at least one home. ( )