A Little Maid in Toyland

"A Little Maid in Toyland" by Adah Louise Sutton is a children's story set in the early 1900s, where a girl named Sally mysteriously gets small and goes on exciting trips in a toy-filled world with dolls and magical creatures. It's a super creative story appealing to young readers that takes you to the enchanting world of Toyland with Sally and her friends. In the beginning, Sally has a dollhouse called the "Walking House" which is setup in her room. With help from her brother Bob, the dollhouse is created with lots of care. From this point forward, readers are introduced to entertaining interactions with toys and dolls such as Captain Mr. Brouse and the Teddy Bears. This sets things up for Sally's many trips and the sweet thrill found in a child's imagination.