Floating Island

'Floating Island' is a charming and imaginative children’s classic that tells the story of the Doll family and their extraordinary journey. When their toy house is shipwrecked on a lush, tropical island, Mr. and Mrs. Doll, their children, and their nurse must learn to navigate a world far larger and more wild than any nursery they have ever known. From the perspective of these tiny, porcelain protagonists, the island is a place of both immense wonder and significant peril, filled with exotic plants and animals that challenge their domestic sensibilities. Anne Parrish crafts a narrative that is both whimsical and poignant, blending adventure with a gentle exploration of resilience and perspective. The dolls strive to maintain their dignity and routines amidst the chaos of the natural world, leading to moments of humor and heartfelt discovery. Celebrated for its inventive world-building and the author’s own distinctive illustrations, 'Floating Island' stands as a significant work in early 20th-century children’s literature. It continues to capture the hearts of readers with its timeless depiction of the magic inherent in a child’s imagination and the enduring strength of family, no matter how small.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.