( 7 reviews )
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Posted: Nov 25 2008
I bought this book for a friend, she had remember it from the school library when she was in school back in the 50s. She could not remember the name of the book only that it was about dolls that come to life on Christmas Eve. I did some Googling and came up with the book Big Susan. At first she was sure it was not the same book because she did not think that was the name of the book. We ordered the book with some skepticism. After rereading Big Susan she was thrilled to find out she had found an old friend and was very pleased with it. She would recommend it to any child, or adult too for that matter who loves doll as she does.
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Posted: Jan 25 2008
Here's a story that combines imagination with reality in such a whimsical way that children (and grownups) will appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Doll as they face the pickle they are in. Readers will hurry through the book, hoping that Big Susan comes back to the doll house to keep the promises she's made. Afterwards, you and your child may find yourselves doing some spring cleaning in your own dollhouse. A truly good read.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: Jul 19 2006
If you or some little person you know likes dolls and doll houses, read this book to them. Big Susan is the name of the little girl who "owns" the doll house that the Doll family lives in. The story focuses on Christmas Night when the dolls come alive. It is a family story of love, sacrifice and sharing. It is a great book for little people who know their dolls can talk and come alive when they are asleep. I checked this book out of the library as much as I could get away when I was a kid. My local library burned when I was in high school, and one of the library staff asked if there was anything I wanted as a souvenir. I asked for one thing, "Big Susan. I still have the book and reread it several times a year.
