The Dolls on Dress Parade

"The Dolls on Dress Parade" by Effa E. Preston is a charming play for kids from long ago, where dolls magically come to life to win the heart of a young girl looking for a new playmate. The story shows a doll shop where a little girl meets all sorts of dolls and the shop woman along with the brave Soldier Doll. Each doll has a unique song to show off who they are, from a fancy French Doll, to Mary Alice, the Old Doll. The play is all about how being a good friend is more important than how you look. The girl finds out that true love and friendship really matter, and learns that old toys can be even better than new ones, proving that real beauty is about being a loyal friend who is “tried and true.”