Over the last few podcasts I’ve introduced Kate to a great many “classic” picture books. But what about cult classic picture books? Don’t they deserve love as well? When I decided to initiate Kate in the ways of The Lonely Doll, I wasn’t entirely certain how she would act. Would she take to it like a duck to water or reject it outright for its tone? Only this podcast will let you know for sure. Though, and I mean this truly, I highly recommend that you seek out the book yourself when you’ve a chance. I think both its fans and its detractors would agree that it’s one in a million.

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Show Notes:

– No. Honestly. What IS the most classic pop-up book out there? I’m wracking my brain but I’m still not sure what it might be.

– I wasn’t making that up. Famke Janssen really did have a home invasion and this book really was left behind.

– Run, Edith! Run!

– Too late. Now why has it never occurred to me that this might be some kind of Paper Moon situation? The little bear really never does say that Mr. Bear is his father.

– Now I ask you. Is that the face of a girl having fun?

– Kate and I could have gone back and forth all day over whether or not this constituted a story where the doll in question really is a doll. Hence, not ever exploring her own house.

– This photo backs up the theory that this is just an elaborate heist.

– Ultimately, this is what the book is remembered for.

– Kate, again, was right about this one. That Little Bear is the devil. Promises promises, Little Bear.

– See? LIAR!

– By the way, I don’t mention it in the episode but back in 2016 it was reported that Naomi Watts and Jessica Lange were slated to star in The Secret Life of the Lonely Doll. Don’t know how the project is coming along, but I think I’m good on this one.