This morning, Little Sir went down the stairs holding two precious dolls – Baby Sophie, his sister’s oldest doll, and Tom, his own little bear. He then declared, “Pretend I’m Papa.” I was instantly reminded of Charlotte Zolotow’s 1972 classic “William’s Doll,” which is about a boy who wants a doll. He is repeatedly dissuaded, teased, and even bullied by family and … [Read more...]