The Pretty Doll

Children's books written by Kim McGlynn's IB English HL: World Literature students and illustrated by Jo Adachi's Painting & Drawing students.

Children's Literature Collaboration Project

They carried the doll back home. In the evening, the two boys couldn’t stop looking at the doll, as if it was magical. Mom asked, “Where did you find this doll?” Rex proudly said, “Well, mother, I found it near the pond. It’s the best doll in the world!” “Wait!” Ben said angrily, “What do you mean you found it? I’m the one who opened the box! I found it, so this doll is mine.” Throughout the evening, Ben and Rex could not stop arguing about who should own the doll. “The doll is obviously mine, Rex!” “Ben, what are you talking about? I found it, so the doll should be mine!” Then the mother came by, telling them, “Listen boys! Enough is enough! You better go brush your teeth and go straight to the bed, otherwise none of you get the doll!”

Once upon a time, there was a family of four bears in the woods: the father, mother, and two bright little boys named Rex and Ben. One day, the parents went out for woods during winter. The two naughty boys decided to sneak out and go for a scavenger hunt. Rex and Ben walked through the hills, rivers, and valleys to a place they have never been before.

The mother looked angry and took the doll from Rex, saying, “Boys, I thought I have warned you enough. But, you did not listen to me at all. So, none of you get the doll.” She cut the doll into two pieces. The two boys instantly broke into tears. “This would've never happened if we could share it in the first place,” said Rex. Ben replied, “Right. Let’s not argue about this kind of stuff anymore. Let’s share anything from now on.” The two bothers finally realized the importance of brotherhood and sharing.&nbsp;

Deep in the woods, there was a pond where a little boat lied right at the center of the pond and a little box lied in the middle. “Do you think that’s a present from Santa?” says Ben. “Maybe, but we’ll never know if we stand right here,” Rex replied. The boys couldn’t resist the desire for the box. They decided to swim to reach the box. When they opened it, there was the most beautiful doll that they have never seen before.

When Ben was busy brushing his teeth, Rex ran away, carrying the doll. A few seconds later, Ben realized the doll has gone with Rex. Ben started chasing Rex. When Rex finally made it to upstairs, he triumphantly said, “Ha! I won! So the doll is mine!” He could not realize his mother was right behind him.

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