Name That Book
A Peek in the Pantry
Pleasant Origins
Circle of Friends
Treasures & Trinkets
100
In this book, Samantha receives a special gift from Grandmary—a locket— that becomes one of her most cherished possessions.
What is Happy Birthday, Samantha!
100
In Happy Birthday, Samantha!, Samantha enjoys these delicate, layered cakes at her elegant birthday tea, a far cry from the simple treats her friend Nellie is used to.
What are petit fours
100
The original Pleasant Company logo featured this heartwarming scene, symbolizing the brand’s focus on storytelling and history.
What is a girl reading a book with her doll
100
This mischievous foal is Felicity’s beloved horse, whom she risks everything to save.
Who is Penny (named for Inde-PEN-dence)
100
This accessory was part of Molly’s collection and helped her to keep up with the latest news during World War II– including a special message from her father on Christmas Day.
What is a radio
200
Set in winter, this book chronicles how neither pneumonia nor the lack of a ball gown can thwart our young heroine’s plans to attend the governor’s ball.
What is Felicity’s Surprise
200
In Felicity Learns a Lesson, Felicity and her mother boil fruit for hours to make this sweet, spiced spread.
What is apple butter
200
The original American Girl dolls were sold exclusively by Pleasant Company through this method.
What is mail order catalog
200
In Addy Learns a Lesson, this wealthy girl constantly looks down on Addy and is a major source of trouble for her.
Who is Harriet
200
While no two were alike in style, all the OG American Girl dolls were sold with a special, period-appropriate item designed to hold their accessories and clothes.
What is a trunk
300
Set in the early days of the Great Depression, this book chronicles how one resilient family opens a boarding house to make ends meet.
What is Meet Kit
300
Created as accompaniments to the dolls, these products provided girls with authentic recipes from each doll's time period, along with tips on historical dining customs.
What are the American Girl cookbooks
300
These three dolls launched the American Girl Collection in 1986.
Who are Samantha, Kirsten and Molly
300
From servant girl, to best friend to eventually Samantha’s adopted sister, this American Girl experienced not only a glow up in circumstances, but eventually her very own book and doll franchise in 2004.
Who is Nellie O’Malley
300
In the 90s and early 2000s, worn or damaged American Girl dolls were sent here for restoration, returning to their owner with an ID bracelet, a hospital gown, a Get Well Soon balloon, and a Certificate of Good Health.
What is the American Girl Hospital
400
In this book, Papá proposes to Tía Dolores with a ring that once belonged to Josefina’s mother, symbolizing a new chapter for the family.
What is Changes for Josefina
400
In the 1940s, wartime rations meant bland meals. Molly’s mother, however, makes this dish more palatable by adding some precious butter and brown sugar.
What is mashed turnips.
400
In this year, Mattel acquired Pleasant Company, which was later rebranded as American Girl.
What is 1998
400
In Felicity Learns a Lesson, Felicity mocks Annabelle Cole’s infatuation with the Merriman’s apprentice Ben by donning this iconic item.
What is a wig
400
From 1992 to 2019, this periodical was the launchpad for previewing many other American Girl products, including The Care and Keeping of You, American Girl Short Stories and Amelia’s Notebooks.
What is The American Girl Magazine
500
While American Girl consulted experts to ensure historic accuracy in all the dolls’ books, this specific series was the only of its kind to require a special committee of advisors.
What is the Addy series
500
To celebrate a treasured Norwegian holiday, Kirsten dons a wreath of candles and serves her family these sweet saffron-flavored buns.
What are St. Lucia Buns
500
While there are a few repeat authors in the OG American Girl cannon, founder Pleasant Rowland personally hired this educator and freelancer to write full series and supplementals for four original characters, totaling more than 29 books.
Who is Valerie Tripp
500
Kirsten’s best friend, Marta, tragically dies from this illness shortly after arriving in America.
What is cholera
500
These collectibles, featuring artwork from the books along with key historic facts, were sold in packs and became a must-have for fans of the dolls.
What are American Girl trading cards.
