Lila and her little sister Jane have long admired the dollhouse in the window of Miss Whitcomb's house down the street. Since Daddy lost his job, the girls can only dream of owning a dollhouse as grand. One day, Miss Whitcomb invites them inside, and a warm friendship soon develops. But after a devastating incident, how will the girls continue to find hope in a time of need?

Set during the Great Depression, The Dollhouse Magic by Yona Zeldis McDonough, and illustrated by Diane Palmisciano, is heartwarming chapter book that proves that friendship is indeed a magic all its own.

Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of many acclaimed children's books, including Little Author in the Big Woods, Louisa, and Sisters in Strength. She grew up in the United States and now lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and their two children. yonazeldismcdonough.com

Diane Palmisciano has illustrated more than fifty books for children, including the Fiercely and Friends books by Patricia Reilly Giff. She lives in North Scituate, Rhode Island.