American Girl’s 2021 Girl of the Year is an adventurer at heart. Kira Bailey spends a summer in Australia, helping at a wildlife sanctuary. We had a chance to review the Kira doll and her comfy camping tent. True to the American Girl collection, every piece has beautiful details.
My girls love these dolls because they are fun to take on adventures. Kira was perfect for our 3-month RV road trip to Arizona. Whether bound for Arizona or Australia, she comes ready for the wilderness.
Kira at a Glance
- Character: Kira Bailey
- Release: 2021 Girl of the Year
- Theme: adventure, wildlife, the outdoors
- Set includes: 18″ doll and book; camping tent sold separately
- Reviewed: 2021
American Girl Kira Bailey Unboxing Video
Watch my girls unbox and explore Kira’s doll, book, and accessories in the video below!
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Kira Bailey Doll Details
Kira has wavy blond hair and green eyes. Her hair comes half up and twisted back. Like other American Girl dolls, she has a soft body and vinyl arms and legs, and she is 18 inches tall. She comes in her branded box with the first book of her series.
She wears a pastel tie-dye knit top with embroidered details and a front tie. Her outfit also includes dark green pleated shorts, pink socks, and tan hiking shoes with orange laces. It is cheerful and practical for getting work done.
Outfit and Accessories
Kira’s colorful shoes look just like real sneakers, with tan faux leather, teal details, and orange soles. Even her shorts have silver buttons and a paneled design. Her accessory set comes with a pink backpack, a koala charm, postcards, and a tan felt hat. She can wear the backpack to stow her things and the hat to keep the sun out of her eyes.
Kira’s Comfy Camping Tent
Kira’s platform camping tent comes with everything she needs to sleep under the stars. My girls were thrilled to unbox it and set it up. It includes a mattress, bedspread, and pillows, plus a wash stand with a sink and storage. The sides have pink mesh panels and the top is cloth.
Other fun accents include a hanging mirror, postcard clips, Australian wildflower wall art, a welcome sign, a flickering lantern, and a fuzzy white ottoman. The tent is easy to set up and comes apart for storage. The mirror really reflects, and the postcards actually clip onto the display.
My girls had so much fun with this set on our Arizona RV trip and at home. They set it up in the Arizona desert and brought several of their AG dolls along for the ride. What is your favorite part of Kira’s collection?
Archived review: Kira Bailey was the 2021 Girl of the Year and is no longer sold new. Check americangirl.com for current characters.
Hi, I’m Katie! I’m a homeschool mom who’s traveling the world with my husband and 4 kids. We raised our family in North Idaho and currently live in Mérida, Mexico. I love Jesus, coffee, creative projects, photography, and traveling. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas and family adventures!
