The first edition was published in 1929 by the Friendship Press (New York City) for the Committee on World Friendship Among Children. The second edition was published by the Friendship Ambassadors Press (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in 1997.

A fascinating tale of an adventure of 13,000 American Doll Messengers of Friendship, who made a long trip to Japan in 1927 and were joyously welcomed by millions of Japanese children. The following year, growing out of the friendship thus established between the children of these two nations, 58 superb Japanese Doll Ambassadors of Goodwill were sent to the United States by Japanese children, and were welcomed in over 1,000 receptions.

This charmingly written story tells about the experiences of these Doll Ambassadors during their tours in American and Japan, the part played in their reception by millions of children, the delightful letters which passed between the children themselves, the enthusiastic cooperation of everyone, the impressive effect of such signs of goodwill on the cities and villages, on citizens, officials and diplomats--all these have been set down. Here is a simple but revealing narrative that will stir keen interest and stimulate high hopes in parents, educators and leaders of children everywhere, in the great task of building up goodwill between the nations.