Doll Trouble - Hardcover

by Kim A. Larson (Author), Natasa Vertelj (Illustrator)

A heartwarming story about loss, courage, and empathy. For children ages 3 years and up.

Emma takes her beloved doll Mia everywhere she goes. They play, laugh, and cry together, but one day something happens that makes Mia look less than perfect. The children in the neighborhood tease Emma about her broken doll, so she hides Mia and plays with her new, beautiful doll instead. But no matter how hard she tries, Emma can't forget Mia. When she meets Sofia, who doesn't have a doll, Emma suddenly knows what to do.

Author Biography

Kim A. Larson is the children's book author of Doll Trouble (Clavis Publishing, 2026) and Goat's Boat Won't Float (The Little Press, 2024). She's a recipient of the SCBWI Ann Whitford Paul Award and multiple grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the Lake Region Arts Council. She writes to entertain, educate, and foster a lifelong love of reading in children through stories that are warm, humorous, and full of heart.

Kim lives in Minnesota, and when she's not writing, you may find her working in her garden or playing Sequence with her husband. Connect with her at KimALarson.com or on social media via linktr.ee/kimalarson.

Natasa Vertelj is a Slovenian illustrator specializing in pastel techniques. She studied graphic design at the School for Design and Photography in Ljubljana, but upon graduation, decided to pursue a career as an illustrator. She has illustrated over 40 children's books for various leading Slovenian and international publishing houses. Her artwork also appears in magazines, on gift bags and greeting cards.