American Girl Courtney Moore 1986 - (Book 1) Changes the Game and (Book 2) Friendship Superhero

 Courtney is the best gamer at the arcade. But she can’t understand why there aren’t more girl characters in the games she plays. When a school project allows her to create her own video game, the hero is a girl who knows how to handle any situation—something Courtney struggles with in real life. Whether it’s learning to share a room with her stepsister or supporting her mom when she announces she’s running for mayor, Courtney’s blended family has to learn to work together differently. It’s a whole new game for Courtney, and she’s figuring out the rules as she goes. Includes full-color illustrations and a historical “looking back” section. 120 pages. Paperback. Author: Kellen Hertz.

 Courtney Moore, an avid gamer growing up with her blended family in the fictional town of Orange Valley, CA. When given a chance to create her own video game, Courtney looks to real-life heroes—like her mom, who’s running for mayor, as well as the astronauts on the Space Shuttle Challenger—as inspiration to invent a female superhero who’s bold, brave, and gives Courtney the courage to speak up for the people and ideas she believes in.

Courtney’s story is also being told via a 25-minute film short on Youtube Kids called, “Meet Courtney: An American Girl Movie.”

WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON COURTNEY??

WILL YOU BE ADDING HER TO YOUR COLLECTION?

LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT COURTNEY!! 

American Girl Addy's Scenes and Settings Review

Pleasant Company made five scenes and settings photo back drop books. Each foam board display book measures 23.5" x 29.5" and opens to 58" flat. Snaps with clear strap at side close on top to close and carry. Each sold $48.

 

 Kitchen of the Goldens' boarding house.

Interior of the Walkers' bedroom in the Golden's boarding house.

Interior of classroom at Sixth Street School.

Interior of Mrs. Ford's Dress Shop.

Grounds of church fair from Addy Saves the Day. 

 Addy's Scenes and Settings released in 1996.

All five of the original books retired in 2000.

Barbie Millicent Roberts, An Original Book

The early and rare Barbie--in 75 ravishing photographs. Barbie as she was meant to be seen and celebrated, clothed in Mattel's now rare ensembles inspired by the original designs of the great couturiers--Chanel, Givenchy, Dior, Balenciaga--and brilliantly photographed by David Levinthal, the foremost toy photographer at work today.

The incomparable Barbie--Barbie Millicent Roberts--was born in 1959 in the heyday of haute couture. But Barbie has always been at the center of style. No woman alive has kept up with the latest fashion of the day as Barbie has, with the perfect ensemble for every occasion: a night at the ballet, her first date, a festive barbecue, an afternoon at the beach, a day at the office, a Saturday matinee, her wedding day. And each has been perfectly accessorized: shoes, pocketbooks, long gloves, a fur stole, sunglasses, a beach bag, a single strand of pearls.

No other book about Barbie shows her as she is seen here, in breathtaking image after image--her hair, her accessories, her clothes, styled to perfection. The essential Barbie, as she was meant to look to the millions who have seen in her the embodiment of their dream of beauty and glamour, has been brilliantly captured by David Levinthal, whose photographs have been exhibited and admired around the world.

With a preface by Valerie Steele.

Thank you Fawn for gifting this book to me. I love it!

American Girl Hiss and Howl Pet Salon Review

Here are some photos of some of the crafts you can make from the AG Doll Pets Craft book.

This is Justin he works at the Hiss and Howl Pet Salon. He has been reading a book called Pamper your pets which you can make from the craft book. 

All of the other animals are wearing or holding some of the paper accessories from the craft book.

The dog and cat treat labels are from the craft book that you can just tape to small containers and the port-a-pet box you assemble from the craft book. 

Tutu is sitting on a bed from Justice getting a facial!! 😂 she has cucumber stickers from the craft book on her eyes.

The guinea pig and the house are a craft from the craft book you can make. He is bubbling on a carrot. 

The 2 hamsters in the plastic cage are made from the craft book. I found the cage on Amazon. 

I think this book has some really fun creative ideas for your pets! 

Molly Cook Book - Frozen Fruit Cups

This craft comes from The Molly Cook Book by The American Girls Collection.

Standards of Learning: Trade and Commerce 

The Columbian Exchange was a vital stepping stone in history to introduce exotic fruits, vegetables, goods, services and animals to remote places. 

Without the Columbian exchange foods like bananas and oranges may have never been introduced to American kitchens.

High Hopes for Addy - Kite Craft

This craft is found in the book High Hopes for Addy

Standards of Learning-Economy/Goods & Services

1. Many people rely on goods and services in society. A kite is an example of supply and demand. Once people began flying kites in national parks then demand for them grew. 

2. Economy relied on businesses to produce supplies 

Ex. Wood was needed to make kites and other children toys.