If my three-year old daughter, who is a huge fan of the REAL Madeline sees this doll, she would not recognize it. This redhead looks more like Britney Spears and a Barbie doll than the Madeline in the Bemelman's stories. Cleverly enough, Learning Curve left the same body, so they could exchange the outfits with the "classic" Madeline, but don't be fooled. If your child loves Madeline, she would not like this hideous doll. HUGE disappointment. It should be taken out of the market.