The American Girl Ultimate Visual Guide is a compilation book published by DK Publishing, focusing on the history and several characters created by American Girl.
Overview[]
The book covers factual information about all then-released named characters. This includes all Historical Characters (and Best Friend Characters) through Melody Ellison, all Girls of the Year through Lea Clark, and select Truly Me data.
Sections[]
Foreword[]
A foreword by Valerie Tripp.
Meet American Girl[]
A brief history of American Girl, including information about Pleasant Rowland, early designs, American Girl Hospital, and the then-thirty-year history.
BeForever[]
Covers all Historical Characters in chronological order, including any Best Friend Characters.
Girls of the Year[]
Covers all Girls of the Year through Lea Clark.
Truly Me[]
Covers then-available Truly Me dolls and select collection items available.
Additional Information[]
- Meet The Team: Various designers and creators for American Girl
- Glossary
- Index
Costco Release[]
The cover of the Expanded Guide.
Through Costco, an Expanded Edition was released. The extended version includes all the information of the wide release, as well as the following:
- A cover that unfolds into a poster showing the BeForever/Historical Characters, Girls of the Year, and some Truly Me Dolls and outfits
- Creating a Character: Data on how characters are created and researched.
- Interview with Valerie Tripp
- Doll Care: Data on cleaning and caring for AG dolls.
- BeForever History: A timeline of the Historical and BeForever Characters
- Press-Out Pets and Accessories