New Releases by American Girl

Explore the early days of the iconic American Girl brand, from developing key characters to opening the first store! Go behind-the-scenes of the creation of one of America''s most iconic brands, American Girl. From founder Pleasant Rowland''s original business plan scribbled on a yellow legal pad to the culmination of her dream to add a store and a magazine, readers will discover never before seen art, letters, product designs, and so much more. Includes material from the archives of American Girl - some of which have never before been seen by the public! Packaged in a beautiful, sprawling coffee table book, get ready to immerse yourself in the history of Pleasant Company and American Girl.

Be YOU and express your creativity in the first-ever American Girl scratch art book. Includes wooden stylus. Draw, doodle, and use your imagination in this charming American Girl scratch art book. Use the wooden stylus to reveal glittering foil, colorful patterns, and adorable scenes on 18 scratch cards. Also includes 40+ bonus activity and coloring pages.

It’s an American Girl® toy collection you can fit in your backpack! With more than 600 full-color stickers, American Girl fans will love getting creative by completing scenes featuring their favorite Truly Me™ playsets, dolls, and more! Decorate and create with all the best Truly Me™ playsets, dolls, accessories, pets and more in this full-color sticker book! Use photographic stickers to mix-and-match as you explore all your favorite hobbies and interests, including: • Plie Away Dance Practice • Coffee Shop Breakfast • Get Outside Camper • American Girl® Air Lines • Gourmet Kitchen • Plie Away Dance Practice • Day at the AG Café • Pet Spa and Daycare • Extra Sweet Birthday Part • And even more fun!

Celebrate you and your BFF with this keepsake journal, filled with fun quizzes, creative crafts, and questions to share. Learn all about yourself and your BFF with his fun book of quizzes, crafts, and questions, just for you to share. By journaling, drawing, and getting creative with real-life activities on each page, you and your BFF will discover each other''s unique talents and traits. So grab your favorite pen or pencil and get started creating a book that’s as amazing and expressive as you. Activities include: -All About Me and All About You fill-in pages -Friendship bracelet how-to -Guide to the best birthday EVER! -Name Game--come up with silly names for you and your friends -Quizzes like Super Girl Power, Do You Dare, Schooled in Style, and more!

Celebrate the traditions and winter holidays of your favorite American Girl characters with this enchanting advent calendar. With the American Girl Pop-Up Advent Calendar, counting down to Christmas has never been so magical! Open the cover of this captivating collectible to reveal a stunning pop-up holiday tree standing above 25 compartments filled with displayable ornaments featuring 12 of your favorite American Girl characters and their cherished animal companions, from Melody''s pet dog Bo to Samantha''s teddy bear. Also included is a 28-page softcover guidebook containing fascinating facts about iconic American Girls throughout history—and the ways in which they celebrate the season. POP-UP TREE Like magic, a 12" tree pops up when the covers are opened! A fun activity and adorable holiday decoration. 25+ SURPRISES Behind each door is an American Girl ornament to add to the tree every day from December 1st-25th! BONUS BOOK INCLUDED: The 28-page companion guide provides an entertaining and informative look at the winter holiday traditions of 12 American Girl characters START A NEW TRADITION This sturdy advent calendar can be enjoyed year after year as a countdown and holiday decoration A PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER Recall fond memories of beloved American Girl characters with each ornament COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: American Girl Holiday Baking, American Girl Coloring Journal and American Girl My Holiday Cookbook Collection also available

The cookbook that invites young chefs to develop critical kitchen skills and learn historical context for the recipes inspired by their favorite dolls. With sweet and savory treats to bake and share—from Molly’s ice cream sandwiches to Julie’s cheese fondue, Melody’s strawberry icebox pie to Luciana’s star cookies—this collection of fifty kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. FIFTY RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods from cookies to muffins to show-stopping celebration cakes TREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca’s early twentieth-century Challah to Joss’s Sand Dollar Snickerdoodles LEARN BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self “The inclusion of American Girl characters of different religious and ethnic backgrounds is a strong point. Some of the recipes evoke their strong cultural ties, such as Rebecca Ruben’s Potato Latkes and Josefina Montoya’s Mexican Wedding Cookies.” —School Library Journal

This book is packed with everything girls need to know about being a perfect party host and gracious guest. From slumber parties to holiday parties to just-for-fun parties, she''ll get step-by-step instructions for unique invitations and decorations, clever games, fun DIY projects, and delicious recipes for more than ten party themes!

Young chefs can learn essential kitchen skills while creating teatime recipes—including cakes, biscuits, scones, savory tea sandwiches, and more. With mouthwatering treats like vanilla-rose teacakes, strawberry shortcakes, and chocolate palmiers to more traditional tea-party fare such as cucumber-mint sandwiches, berry-studded scone bites, and buttery shortbreads, this collection of fifty recipes will appeal to kid chefs of all skill levels. This beautiful cookbook also features easy-to-follow instructions, inspiring full-color photography, and fun ideas for creating different tea parties—including a cozy tea for an after-school playdate, a festive holiday tea party, an al fresco gathering with iced tea and summer treats, and more—that celebrate this beloved and timeless tradition. “Even the pickiest of eaters will find something to enjoy in one of the six cookbook sections . . . The recipes range in complexity from the straightforward Ham & Cheese Tea Sandwiches to the more laborious Summer Fruit Buttermilk Tart.” —School Library Journal

Journey to the past with the American Girl historical characters in this official coloring and activity book. American Girl historical characters have been changing the world in bold and exciting ways. From Kaya escaping captivity in another tribe in 1764 to Julie joining the boys’ basketball team in 1974, these courageous, smart, and spirited historical characters from the American Girl line have inspired girls to fearlessly express themselves. Learn about each of these amazing girls through their entertaining scenes and engaging activities focused on their lives and experiences. Recreations of the beautiful artwork from their most popular books give young artists the chance to bring these historical characters to life. Be inspired by American Girl! Favorite American Girl Characters Over a dozen beloved historical characters are featured: Kaya, Felicity, Josefina, Kirsten, Addy, Samantha, Rebecca, Kit, Nanea, Molly, Maryellen, Melody, and Julie. Memorable Moments Relive favorite moments from the American Girl historical novels and bring them to life with crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Over 25 Activities Dive deeper into the lives of the American Girl historical characters with fun activities based on their adventures.

Over fifty kid-friendly recipes for cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, tarts, and icy treats for enjoying during the summer months. From Mermaid Ice Cream Pops and Frozen Lemonade to Watermelon Cake and Day-at-the-Beach Cupcakes, American Girl Summer Treats offers an enticing collection of delicious baked goods and cool sweets that take full advantage of all the seasonal fruits and dessert trends of the summer months. The more than fifty inspiring recipes appeal to young chefs of all experience levels with easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, gorgeous full-color photography, helpful cooking tips, and ideas for serving and preparation. Included are no-fail instructions for mixing the perfect pie pastry, helpful cooking decorating techniques for a summer cookie plate, and how to make ice cream from scratch. Whether you want to celebrate the Fourth of July, cool off with a poolside Piña Colada, or throw an ice cream party, this book will inspire you to make the most of any summer’s day. Praise for American Girl Summer Treats “Summer looks a lot sweeter.” —Red Tricycle “This book will definitely become a favorite.” —Babies to Bookworms

Make the holiday season extra cozy with baked treats from Thanksgiving pies to Christmas cookies and more in this cookbook for creative young chefs! American Girl Holiday Baking features more than fifty delicious holiday recipes. From winter-themed cupcakes to chocolate candies and nut brittles, there''s a special treat to celebrate every occasion during the winter season. Readers will find fantastic ideas for home-baked gifts that are perfect for sharing, plus party planning and decorating tips, packaging ideas, and other fun ways to be creative while filling the home with the aromas of holiday baking. Whether you want to make spectacular cookies for a cookie exchange party, seasonal cakes and tarts for a special dessert, or homemade candies and confections for gifts, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will become a new holiday treasure and tradition. In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, transforming sugar cookies into ornaments, frosting cakes, and rolling dough like a pro.

There''s cupcake fun for everyone in this delightful cookbook with more than fifty easy-to-follow recipes from the classic to the fantastic! Celebrate the joy of girlhood with delicious treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Try carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, devil''s food with easy chocolate ganache, or cupcakes with flavors like rocky road, cookies-n-cream, chocolate banana cream pie, salted caramel, blackberry coconut, cinnamon roll, and brown butter-honey. Once baked, you''ll find ample inspiration for decorating your cupcakes, with everything from a simple swipe of frosting and scattering of sprinkles, to toasted coconut, marshmallows, fresh fruit, edible flowers, colorful glazes, crunchy nuts, ice cream, and more.

Whether your preference runs towards the classic like Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, the fruity such as Mini Strawberry Cupcakes, or the whimsical as in Unicorn Cupcakes, American Girl Cupcakes has you covered with more than 50 eye-catching, super delicious recipes. This beautifully photographed volume of inspired cupcake recipes, the latest title in the best-selling American Girl collection of cookbooks, begins with a range of trusted cake and frosting options, then offers easy ideas for the many creative ways in which cake and frosting can be combined, added to, and embellished according to preference and the occasion. American Girl Cupcakes features more than 50 fabulous recipes, from the classic to the fantastic. Try carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, devil’s food with easy chocolate ganache, or cupcakes with flavors like rocky road, cookies-n-cream, chocolate banana cream pie, salted caramel, blackberry coconut, cinnamon roll, and brown butter-honey. Once baked, you’ll find ample inspiration when it comes to decorating, including everything from a simple swipe of frosting and scattering of sprinkles, to toasted coconut, marshmallows, fresh fruit, edible flowers, colorful glazes, crunchy nuts, ice cream, and more. The latest title in the best-selling American Girl Cookbook collection, American Girl Cupcakes appeals to novice and experienced bakers alike with easy-to-follow directions, beautiful full-color photography, and simple ideas for decorating. You’ll also find everything you need to create cupcakes with ease, from a list of useful tools and baking tips to suggested frosting-cake combinations and step-by-step instructions for decorating. Table of Contents Favorite Cupcakes Double Vanilla Cupcakes Yellow Cupcakes Vanilla Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes Devil’s Food Cupcakes Carrot Cake Cupcakes Gingerbread Cupcakes Pink Velvet Fruity Cupcakes Triple Berry Cupcakes Toasted Coconut Cupcakes Apple Crumb Cupcakes Lemon Blueberry Crunch Cupcakes Tropical/Pina Colada Cupcakes Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes Banana Split Cupcakes Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Mini Chocolate-Mint Cupcakes Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Molten Chocolate Cupcakes Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Rocky Road Cupcakes Peppermint Mocha/Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Cookies-n-Cream Cupcakes Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes Specialty Cupcakes Birthday Cake Cupcakes Sundae Cupcakes Salted Caramel Cupcakes Unicorn Cupcakes Piñata Cupcakes Watermelon Cupcakes Funfetti Cupcakes Easter/Speckled Egg Cupcakes Brown Butter-Honey Cupcakes Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Cookie Dough Cupcakes Frostings, Glazes & More Basic Buttercream Buttercream Flavors Cream Cheese Frosting (w/ flavor variations) Marshmallow Frosting Meringue Frosting Whipped Cream Frosting Rich Chocolate Glaze Gooey Chocolate Glaze Vanilla Glaze (w/ flavor variations) Easy Chocolate Ganache Caramel Drizzle Sugared Flowers & Petals

The go-to guide for girl bakers who want to share the fun homemade cookies—featuring more than sixty recipes, plus decorating tips and more! American Girl Cookies is chock full of recipes for one of America''s favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies, sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, brownies, and bars—like cinnamon-y snickerdoodles; chocolate sweetheart sandwiches; lemon squares studded with coconut; brownies covered in gooey chocolate frosting; rainbow sugar cookies; and cookie cutouts decorated with every kind of sprinkle! In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, making natural food dyes, and rolling and storing dough like a pro. Whether you want to bake the perfect after-school snack, fun desserts for a party, or a dozen special treats to gift and share, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will inspire you to bake cookies for any and every occasion. This guide has everything you''ll need to become an expert cookie maker in no time. So grab your friends, your rolling pin, and get baking!

From the well-loved American Girl brand comes a favorite topic: baking cookies! With more than 60 recipes for mouthwatering creations, Cookies will be a go-to guide for aspiring young bakers in search of sweet inspiration. Cookies features 60+ recipes for one of America’s favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to fresh, fun, and contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies, sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, brownies, and bars—like cinnamon-y snickerdoodles; chocolate sweetheart sandwiches; lemon squares studded with coconut; brownies covered in gooey chocolate frosting; rainbow sugar cookies; and cookie cutouts decorated with every kind of sprinkle! In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, making natural food dyes, and rolling and storing dough like a pro. Whether you want to bake the perfect after-school snack, fun desserts for a party, or a dozen special treats to gift and share, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will inspire you to bake cookies for any and every occasion. This guide has everything you’ll need to become an expert cookie maker in no time. So grab your friends, your rolling pin, and get baking! Sample recipes include: Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies Triple-Chocolate Chunk Cookies Cinnamon-Sugar Snickerdoodles Vanilla and Chocolate Sugar-Cookie Cutouts Black-and-White Cookies Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Triangles Rainbow Cookies Jam Swirls Homemade Oreos Chocolate Sweetheart Sandwiches Vanilla Spritz Sandwiches Crispy Ginger Snaps Stained Glass Cookies Chocolate-Peanut Butter Squares Coconut-Lemon Bars Frosted Chocolate Brownies

More than fifty recipes for kid-friendly dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients to inspire young chefs to learn about eating—and cooking—nourishing food. Garden to Table features more than fifty sweet and savory recipes that transform fresh produce into delicious dishes—like whipped-cream cake with layers of berries; mini peach and cherry pies; pink-frosted strawberry cupcakes; sweet potato skins topped with melted cheese; tempura fried string beans with yummy dipping sauce. In addition to essential cooking tips and kitchen safety knowhow, discover fun skills like using a vegetable peeler to “shave” veggies and tips for creating an indoor kitchen herb garden. Whether you want to make the perfect after-school snack for yourself, a decadent dessert for a party with friends, or dinner for your family, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will inspire you to cook your way through the seasons—and through each chapter, from the veggie garden and berry patch to the fruit orchard and citrus grove. With this garden-to-table adventure, become a pro at transforming beautiful fresh fruits and veggies into super-delicious baked treats and meals.

Featuring more than 50 recipes for kid-friendly dishes from different countries, American Girl Around the World Cookbook will inspire young chefs to taste and learn about new cuisines while perfecting kitchen skills. In this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate—and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavolvas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globe—from France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyond—giving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection. Small Plates & Snacks Bite-Size Falafel (Middle East) Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls (Vietnam) Tex-Mex Chicken & Black Bean Nachos (Mexico) Swedish Meatballs (Sweden) Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (Southeast Asia) Roasted Red Pepper Humms (Middle East) Tzatziki with Pita Triangles (Greece) Tandoori Chicken Wings (India) Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Brazil) Beef Empanadas (Latin America) Asian Veggie Dumplings (China) Veggie Sushi Hand Rolls (Japan) Souvlaki (Greece) Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers (Morocco) Potato Latkes (Eastern Europe) Cheese Fondue (Switzerland) Soups & Sandwiches Veggie Banh Mi (Vietnam) Ramen Noodle Bowl (Japan) Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets (Middle East) Smorrebrod (Denmark) Tomato Gazpacho (Spain) Pasta & Bean Soup (Italy) Tortilla Soup (Mexico) Avocado & Black Bean Tortas (Mexico) Cubanos (Cuba) Matzoh Ball Soup (Eastern Europe) Rice & Noodles Pad Thai (Thailand) Japchae (Korea) Bucatini all’Amatriciana (Italy) Simple Fried Rice (China) Arroz con Pollo (Latin America) Couscous with Apricots & Almonds (North Africa) Chicken Chow Mein (China) Hawaiian Fried Rice (Hawaii) Pasta with Pesto (Italy) Chicken Tikka Masala (India) Chicken, Broccoli & Cashew Stir-Fry (China) Vegetable Paella (Spain) Drinks & Desserts Mexican Chocolate Pudding (Mexico) Hawaiian Shave Ice (Hawaii) Kiwi & Berry Pavlovas (New Zealand) Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie (Southeast Asia) Black Forest Cake (Germany) Chai Milkshake (India) Tres Leches Cakes (Latin America) Sticky Toffee Pudding (Great Britain) Watermelon-Lime Refresher (Mexico) Krembo (Israel) Mango Lassi (India) “Marshmallow” Pudding (South Africa) French Apple Tart (France)

Inspiring recipes to help you surprise a parent with breakfast in bed, host an epic next-day sleepover brunch party, or improve your smoothie game. From muffins and pancakes, to cheesy egg sandwiches and cinnamon rolls, there’s something everyone will enjoy. This cumulative book starts with Breakfast Basics: a chapter dedicated to all the essentials to making a stand-out spread, including Easy Fried Eggs, Basic and Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles, and four kinds of muffins. Next up is Sweet Treats, which is chockfull of favorites like Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting, Sweet & Savory Mini Scones, and other goodies. Discover yummy additions to round out your breakfast, such as Maple-Glazed Bacon, a Coffee-Free “Latte,” and other drinks in Tasty Extras. You’ll find delicious and wholesome options in Good for You, such as a sweet Coconut & Chia-Seed Pudding and homemade granola. Egg-cellent Eats offers eggs in all forms: scrambled and wrapped inside Breakfast Burritos, fried inside a Toad in a Hole, and so much more. Gather your friends for some Crowd Pleasers that no one can resist, like Peach-Blackberry Crisp and PB&J Paninis. American Girl Breakfast and Brunch goes with the exclusive line of cookware products from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can also be made with the utensils you already have in your home. This companion title to American Girl Baking will be a staple in the kitchen for your little chef.

"Delicious recipes for holidays & fun occasions"--Cover.

"Conceived and produced by Weldon Owen, Inc. In collaboration with Williams-Sonoma Inc."--Copyright page.

This adorable 6.5 inch mini-doll comes with a mini 3 inch abridged version of the Meet Marie-Grace book. Mini book is enclosed in the doll box.