Students on new 'Rebecca Rubin' doll

St.Louis Jewishlight.com | Thu, Jun 4

Thu, Jun 4 Students on new 'Rebecca Rubin' doll
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This is exciting — a friend told me in January that this doll was coming out," said Rebecca Bloom, 11, a fifth grader at the school. "She read about it on www.dolldiaries.com." Rebecca noted that all the girls in her class have American Girl dolls, ...

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5 Months Ago, Access Hollywood says (in Jada Pinkett Smith On Will's Daddy Skills: 'They Get To Eat ...) Julia Roberts, Abigail Breslin, Jada Pinkett Smith and Willow Smith hit the red carpet for the premiere of “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. George and his spouse-to-be, Brad Altman, were in West Hollywood ...

And WJZ says (in More People Expected To Travel By Car This Summer) MD
Her daughters started a rock collection along the way - free souvenirs - so they could buy a doll from the American Girl store in Chicago, which was one of their last stops on their summer road trip.

And Republican & Herald says (in Around the region) Republican & Herald, PA
or contact Russell at 739-2808, Sylvia at 385-0771, Cheri at 622-0121, Carol at 544-2521 or Gayle at 345-4674. n Mahanoy City: Tickets are available for an American Girl Doll Bingo to be held June 14 at West End Fire and Rescue, 700 W. Mahanoy Ave. ...

And ZDNet says (in Excerpt #2: Customer Experience - Chap 21 from CRM @ The Speed of ...) Back in Chapter 4, I spoke a lot of American Girl. I mentioned the varying options that they had that each cost something. How each young girl dresses their doll, which services they choose (haircut, hot dog) and which associated media they see or buy, ...

And Forbes says (in Portfolio Strategy The Obama Effect) NY
Mattel ( MAT - news - people ) (14, MAT), America's premier toymaker, should bounce back similarly. It owns big brand names like Hot Wheels, American Girl, Fisher-Price and Barbie. Like a Harley, an expensive toy is deferrable. ...

And Entertainment Weekly says (in Will Smith's daughter Willow to make TV debut on Nickelodeon's ...) Will Smith's daughter Willow, who appeared opposite her dad in I Am Legend and played Countee Garby in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, will make her small-screen debut in July opposite Keke Palmer in Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP. ...

And AdAge.com says (in What a 'Mes') What a 'Mes'
And several articles tip-toe around the fact that the physical characteristics of the American Girl doll don't emphasize certain traits (think Barbra Streisand) that are often connected with the Jewish American profile (having had rhinoplasty at the ...

And Playbill.com says (in Tony Winners Shaiman and Wittman Will Write Songs for New Toy ...) By Kenneth Jones A live-action Universal movie musical inspired by a future product from Mattel — the toy company that has Barbie, American Girl and Hot Wheels in its toy trunk — will be produced by Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, the men behind TV ...

And CBS News says (in Willow Smith To Star With Keke+ Jaden Smith Goes Buddha?) CA
Eight-year-old Willow has already starred in films such as Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and I Am Legend. Meanwhile, Willow's brother, Jaden Smith, has been tapped to play a role in a “Buddha” film. ...

And Colorado Springs Gazette says (in SIGNINGS & SUCH: Laura E. Reeve and Barbara O'Neal) CO
Barnes & Noble, 795 Citadel Drive E. Girls ages 6-12 participate in crafts and activities focusing on "Happy Birthday, Addy!" American Girls Club meets on first Fridays, featuring a different American Girl each month. Information, 573-6947. ...

And Teen People Magazine says (in PHOTO: Will & Jada Pinkett Smith's Daughter to Appear on Nickelodeon) The 8-year-old has already appeared in the films Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and alongside her movie star dad in I Am Legend. Now, she will make her Nickelodeon debut on the network's hit True Jackson, VP. ...

And New Jersey Jewish Standard says (in Summer music/theater camp) NJ
Author Jacqueline Dembar Greene says she is “amazed” by the excitement generated by news that American Girl was planning to unveil a Jewish doll. The Massachusetts resident — tapped by the company to create the profile of a young Jewish girl living ...

And PopMatters says (in Girls' Night Out: Beginning Filmmaking, Kick Like a Girl, Hard ...) IL
Hard Times for an American Girl is structured by its tie-in with the character and franchise product “Kit Kittredge,” opening on girls in party dresses with cake and candles and “All American” dolls. Aside from this rather intrusive point of reference, ...

And News-Leader.com says (in Another chance to catch Super Bowl-night 'Office' episode) MO
That sets up "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" (2008) at 6 pm; if you overlook some silly plot devices, this is a serious and involving drama starring Abigail Breslin. "So You Think You Can Dance," 7-9 pm, Fox . In the final two rounds of auditions, ...

And HollandSentinel.com says (in Theater announces free matinees) MI
Matinee lineup: June 1 to 5: “Journey to the Center of the Earth”; June 8 to 12: “Kung Fu Panda”; June 15 to 19: “Speed Racer”; June 22 to 26: “Madagascar 2”; June 29 to July 3: “Kit Kittredge: American Girl”; July 6 to 10: “Tale of Despereaux”; ...

And Deseret News says (in Summer sanity it's gonna cost me) Summer sanity it's gonna cost me
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I'm sorry, but I have a really hard time understanding how building Lego robots or playing with American Girl dolls costs so much. I know they have ridiculous insurance costs and have to rent space. I get that. But if you multiply $250 by the 20 or so ...

And Chicago Tribune says (in Raggedy Ann & Andy Museum's closing a sign of times) United States
But Naperville resident Shawn McCubbin's two young children each asked for -- and got -- a doll as they left the museum. "We always had one," McCubbin said of her Michigan childhood. "The American Girl doll, I just think it's so perfect, ...

6 Months Ago, Motley Fool says (in Stocks Aren't Just for Grown-Ups) Stocks Aren't Just for Grown-Ups
Ask your kids for ideas. When they're old enough they'll certainly have some investing ideas. Got any Barbies or American Girl dolls lying around the living room? Their maker, Mattel (NYSE: MAT), certainly has a logo the little ones can recognize. ...

And Cleveland Plain Dealer says (in Boutique owner is wearing and making a number of hats - The Plain Dealer) Boutique owner is wearing and making a number of hats
Most recently Glazen held an American Girl tea party. For those who don't have a daughter under the age of 12 or are not in the know, American Girl doll parties are all the rage in New York and Chicago where the stores are located. ...

And California Chronicle says (in Two Fresno Theaters Offer Free, Family-Friendly Films) CA
The lineup for Edwards, 250 Paseo Del Centro, includes: June 16-18, "Doogal" and "Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa"; June 23-25, "Kit Kittredge: American Girl" and "Star Wars: Clone Wars"; June 30-July 2, "Curious George" and "Journey To The Center Of ...

And Fresno Bee says (in Two Fresno theaters offer free, family-friendly films) CA
The lineup for Edwards, 250 Paseo Del Centro, includes: June 16-18, "Doogal" and "Madagascar 2: Escape To Africa"; June 23-25, "Kit Kittredge: American Girl" and "Star Wars: Clone Wars"; June 30-July 2, "Curious George" and "Journey To The Center Of ...

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