Meet Pleasant Rowland, the founder of American Girl, the woman who turned her love of history and books into a timeless brand.

Pleasant Rowland saw that older girls wanted dolls beyond baby figures or fashion models. Her idea answered this need in a way that influenced how millions of children play and learn.Inside, you'll find:

• The real story behind a company that started with one person's vision

• The ups and downs of building something new when others say it won't work

• A Young Founder's Workbook to develop your own big ideas

• Fun trivia game to test your knowledge

• A helpful Founder's Glossary explaining business terms in kid-friendly language and much more

Why Parents & Educators Love It

• Builds real-world skills through stories of persistence, creative problem-solving, and believing in your ideas

• Supports classroom discussions about entrepreneurship, American history, and women in business

• Makes complex business concepts understandable with age-appropriate language that maintains depth

• Encourages critical thinking as kids analyze the decisions Pleasant made throughout her journey

• Provides positive role models who achieved success through hard work rather than luck or magic

• Balances entertainment with education in a way that keeps kids eagerly turning pages

What Kids Will Learn
Young readers will pick up powerful entrepreneurial thinking skills, including:

• Spotting Problems: How Pleasant saw a need others missed -- and acted on it.

• Staying Persistent: What she did when experts told her it wouldn't work.

• Understanding Money: Real-world examples of how businesses earn and spend.

• Doing Research: Why Pleasant asked smart questions before making big moves.

• Taking Smart Risks: The difference between reckless chances and bold thinking.

About the Founders for Kids Series
"Reading biography is one of the most effective ways to learn the arts of leadership and character." - David McCullough

Behind every great creation stands a person with the courage to pursue it. Our books showcase extraordinary perseverance, creativity, and the hard work that brings ideas to life.

For curious kids ages 8-14 who dream of doing something big - and want to know how real people made it happen.

Each biography in our series:

• Uses engaging storytelling that brings business concepts to life

• Shows both the successes AND failures that shaped these founders

• Includes interactive elements to build entrepreneurial thinking

• Inspires children to see themselves as potential creators and problem-solvers

Start your child's journey into the mindset of successful founders with the true story of Pleasant Rowland and the dolls that changed how we think about play and history!

Because your child deserves more than just stories -- they deserve examples of courage, creativity, and the power to build something meaningful.

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• Publication Date: April 15, 2025
• Text-to-Speech: Disabled
• Lending: Disabled
• Print Length: 106 Pages
• File Size: 189 KB