
1) Little Miss, Big Sis - This book might just choke you up a little ; ) It's a sort of companion book to another of my favorites, Plant A Kiss, and one of the most moving books about becoming a sibling I've come across. Just like Plant A Kiss, it's sweet (but not saccharine), spare, and just...great.
2) Baby Stella - This is my favorite first doll for toddlers, but my daughter (who is almost 5) still faithfully plays with the Baby Stella she got for her second birthday. I (of course) love that Baby Stella isn't plastic. She's also a well established toy with lots of accessories available (bath set, you name it), and she comes in different skin tones & hair colors, and also a boy doll version.
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