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June 30, 2016 //

What is Special about the WellieWishers Dolls at American Girl?

The other day my daughter and I had the opportunity to go to the American Girl store in Midtown NYC to see their new WellieWishers dolls.  I wanted to know what was special about this new line of dolls.

Wellie Wishers Dolls

She was very excited to go to NYC and visit the home of some of her favorite dolls, American Girl.

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The Wellie Wishers display is great for girls to explore and learn about the new friends.

Wellie Wishers Dolls at American Girl

Little girls everywhere will learn what it means to “stand in another person’s wellies” with American Girl’s new WellieWishers—a line of five fun-loving characters—Willa, Kendall, Ashlyn, Emerson, and Camille—who are out to make the world a kinder, friendlier place. As a lifelong and trusted partner to parents, American Girl created WellieWishers to help younger girls, ages 5-7, discover the social and emotional skills they need to become empathetic, compassionate, and thoughtfully motivated individuals. Timeless life lessons on sharing, cooperation, respecting feelings, and making things right are passed along to girls through each WellieWishers character, who navigates the ins and outs of friendship through play, songs, and imagination.

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There is a line of books by American Girl author Valerie Tripp to help your girl go on adventures as she learns about the new dolls and their friendship with each other.  The dolls are perfect for girls 5-7 years old.

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The beautiful, whimsically illustrated early chapter books about the WellieWishers’ fun and fanciful outdoor adventures are written with humor and heart by American Girl author Valerie Tripp. A key advisor in shaping and creating the WellieWishers’ concept, Ms. Tripp loved using her 40+ years of writing experience for readers ages 2-10, as well as her academic background (BA in Child Psychology from Yale; master’s in Education from Harvard) and deep affection for this age group to bring the energetic, earnest, imaginative WellieWishers characters and their world to life. The stories will delight girls and their mothers as they celebrate the promise and potential of young readers and gently model the life skills that help build strength of character and confidence.

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The WellieWishers’ adventures and lessons further unfold in American Girl’s first-ever animated series, airing in fall 2016. Each 11-minute episode follows the fun-filled exploits of the five smart and lively six-year-olds, who have limitless imaginations and the same big wish: to be a good friend. When the WellieWishers step into their colorful rain boots, they are ready for anything in their aunt’s whimsical backyard garden. Young viewers are entertained through stories, humor, and catchy songs as the WellieWishers work, dream, and play together—feeding birds, making mud pies, creating art, and putting on shows—all while imparting valuable lessons in friendship.

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To further engage girls and bring the characters to life, American Girl is debuting a free WellieWishers app, where players can explore the interactive garden world through three mini games—Carrot Care, Mud Pie Maker, and Garden Harmony. Little girls will delight in the sweet, silly, and unexpected surprises that get unlocked the more they play. The free app is available through play.americangirl.com.

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Rounding out the play experience is a line of adorable 14½-inch dolls (retail $60) and garden-themed accessories, including a magical theater stage and a premium wooden playhouse with over 30 pieces. Young girls can even dress like their favorite character with a selection of dress-like-your-doll clothing, like enchanted garden PJs or a pair of peek-a-boo wellies.

 

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The WellieWishers collection is available June 23 through American Girl’s catalogue, at americangirl.com, and at all American Girl retail locations nationwide.

My daughter can’t wait to learn about her new friend,  Ashlyn.

Thank you to my writer for attending the event. 

After reading all about it, I can tell you that as an educator, I am happy to see that the dolls are reinforcing positive good deeds.  I also love that the WellieWishers are for a younger age group and that they are paired with early chapter books that can be read together.  As a mom,  I know my daughters will love these new dolls as well as the ability to dress up just like them.  My older daughter loved dressing up just like their American Girl and I know that the cute whimsical outfits will be a popular choice.

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Comments

  1. Robin Masshole Mommy says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I am an all boy mom, so I had no idea about this. I have heard of American Girls of course, but I am totally out of the loop. I love this collection!

  2. Ej (Jane) says

    July 1, 2016 at 8:03 am

    American Girl dolls are awesome, my daughter absolutely loves them. So happy they came out with a younger line. Wellie Wishers are adorable, there will soon be one in our home being loved.

  3. Tammy says

    July 1, 2016 at 8:33 am

    Since I don’t have a daughter, I’m not familiar with this product at all. But they are so cute!! I love how the owner of the doll can dress like the doll.

  4. Terri Beavers says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:53 pm

    Those dolls are so adorable. My grand daughters love American Girl so I know they’ll love the Welliwishers dolls too.

  5. Cindy Ingalls says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:26 pm

    These dolls are so cute. I love all the accessories and matching outfits. Wish they had this when I was a kid.

  6. Marilyn says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    My twin sister and I love the American Girl Dolls. We have some of the original dolls when they were known as Pleasant Company. I enjoyed your post concerning your daughter’s visit to the American Girl store.
    Marilyn

  7. Elizabeth O. says

    July 1, 2016 at 9:49 pm

    I’ve been hearing so many good stuff about this new line of dolls and I couldn’t agree more. With books and clothes, there’s so much to enjoy about these new dolls and the kids will be encouraged to read too. I’m glad it’s for a younger age group this time around too.

  8. Liz Mays says

    July 1, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    Oh I like them a lot! They all have the cutest clothes and boots. These new dolls are perfect.

  9. Nicole Haas Etolen says

    July 2, 2016 at 12:28 am

    They are so wonderful. Your daughter looks lovely, I almost mistoke her to be one of Wellie Wishers dolls.

  10. adriana says

    July 2, 2016 at 12:56 am

    Oh my goodness what a sweet collection! I used to LOVE American Girl dolls and I still think they’re the cutest – I remember spending way too much money at the NYC store, but it was so worth it haha! Too sweet!

  11. Emily says

    July 2, 2016 at 1:10 am

    I love that they have a focus of good character traits like empathy, Those “wellies” boots are too cute!

  12. Mauie - The 24-Hour Mommy says

    July 2, 2016 at 5:39 am

    These dolls are so cute! My nieces would love them.

  13. Nicole Escat says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:25 am

    Oh, this dolls look so special! This makes me wanna have a baby girl! So lovely!

  14. Rosey says

    July 3, 2016 at 12:47 pm

    What a fun experience. Any young girl would love this, I’m sure of it!

  15. Taty Pradilla says

    July 4, 2016 at 1:12 pm

    My children love American Girl but I am a little worried about spending a lot on them, and them not taking care of their new doll. The Wellie Wishers look like the perfect thing to give my kids without spending a lot of money AND they still have an American Girl.

  16. Tiffany Hathorn says

    July 5, 2016 at 10:12 am

    These seem cool. I wish they had a line like this for boys. I have a son, and he enjoys reading and playing with characters from shows and books he enjoys.

  17. Travel Blogger says

    July 5, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    These are so cute and I love that they made for younger girls.

  18. tauyanm says

    July 11, 2016 at 12:11 am

    dolls ar eadorable! my daughter would love this too! omg that bagpack!

  19. Donna L Holder says

    January 19, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    these are the sweetest dolls ive seen. any girl would love her

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