Holiday Gift Guide- Best Pal Dolls

When I was pregnant with my children, my husband and I talked a lot about the type of toys we wanted our children to play with.   What we realized was that all most all of the toys available made some sort of noise.   Why?   Isn't the best part of playing making the noises or making your dolls talk to each other?   Isn't that how we did it as children?    We wanted toys for our children that would inspire, enchant, and enhance imaginative play.

Kathy and Janet Lennon, of the Lennon Sisters, have created a line of beautiful rag dolls, called Best Pals, based on their own handmade rag dolls lovingly created by their mother and Nana in 1949.   " We want other young children to know the joy of holding soft little dolls in their arms, listening to sweet music, and sharing special moments with their own Best Pals."

I remember when I was a little girl had a ragdoll that I loved and still cherish to this day.  I recently had the opportunity to review these dolls with my daughter.    She was immediately drawn to them!  She said that they were her sisters.    We have  already had countless tea parties and walks around the neighborhood with Kathy and Janet in her little doll stroller.   I hope that my daughter will look back and have fond memories of playing with her dolls. 

I love that these dolls are so beautifully made.  I am sure the original dolls were lovingly made, and I feel that the same emotions goes into these dolls.  These are the types of gifts that will be cherished for years to come.

An exact replica of Kathy Lennon’s original ragdoll from 1949; down to the vintage fabric pattern on her sashed dress and the yarn hair that is styled in two perfect braids! 16” H

• Each doll is part of a numbered and limited edition
• Embroidered facial features
• Clothes are removable and changeable for added play-value
• Yarn hair is easy to re-style
• Each doll has a “Best Pals” baby bead bracelet – just like in the 1950’s
 

The Janet doll is an exact reproduction of the ragdoll given to Janet Lennon at just 3 years old. The nostalgic pink and blue bunny print on her pale yellow dress reminds us of a sweeter, simpler time. 16” H

• Each doll is part of a numbered and limited edition
• Embroidered facial features
• Clothes are removable and changeable for added play-value
• Yarn hair is easy to re-style
• Each doll has a “Best Pals” baby bead bracelet – just like in the 1950’s


You can also find Multicultural dolls and Danny Boy  to go along with Janet and Kathy.   If you are looking for a charming heirloom quality gift, these dolls would be perfect for that special little girl in your life.    Best Pals also has CDs, playsets, and paper dolls available.  













disclosure:  I was provided with a sample for the purpose of this review.  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post.  All opinions expressed in this review are my own.