The Story of Barbie and the Woman Who Created Her

By Emanuel Berger | August 21 2023 | Children'sBlog

A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie–the most famous doll in the world–and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler.

After noticing how her daughter played with “grown-up” paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge imaginations and big dreams about their futures. While others told her it wasn’t possible, Ruth Handler proved them all wrong by creating the most famous doll ever. This beautiful hardcover picture book will inspire children ages 3 to 7 to believe that anything is possible–especially with Barbie!

Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to a president, she knows that girls can do anything!

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The Story of Barbie and the Woman Who Created Her (Barbie)
978-0-593-70540-7
A fun and engaging picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. Filled with beautiful illustrations, this enchanting story will inspire children of all ages to believe that anything is possible!
$19.99 US
Jun 27, 2023
8-1/2 x 11
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-8 years

Barbie Boutique
Sew 20 stunning outfits for Barbie and Ken
978-1-78221-866-1
Sew 15 fabulous outfits for all types of Barbie dolls and 5 for Ken with easy-to-stitch full-size patterns included.
$19.95 US
May 11, 2021
7-3/4 x 8-7/8
Paperback
96 Pages
Search Press

Barbie Mad Libs
World's Greatest Word Game
978-0-593-22659-9
Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Barbie and her Barbie world! 
$5.99 US
Sep 21, 2021
5-1/4 x 8-3/8
Paperback
48 Pages
Mad Libs

Barbie Swan Lake (Barbie)
978-0-593-43150-4
A retro Little Golden Book reissue from 2004--starring Barbie! 
$5.99 US
Jan 04, 2022
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
16 Pages
Golden Books
Age 2-5 years

Barbie: Cinderella (Barbie)
978-0-593-48385-5
A vintage Little Golden Book from 2002—starring Barbie!
$5.99 US
May 03, 2022
6-5/8 x 8
Hardcover
16 Pages
Golden Books
Age 2-5 years

Barbie: Fashion Fairytale (Barbie)
978-0-375-86697-5
Barbie's line of direct-to-DVD films has already proven to be a huge success--and with the magical combination of fashion and fairies, her latest release is sure to be her biggest hit yet!
$5.99 US
Aug 10, 2010
6 x 9
Paperback
32 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-6 years

Super Agents (Barbie Spy Squad)
978-1-101-93140-0
Barbie stars in a fabulous new movie--coming in spring 2016!
$5.99 US
Jan 05, 2016
6 x 9
Paperback
24 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 4-6 years

Barbie Dress-Up Ultimate Sticker Collection
DK
978-0-7440-8278-4
$12.99 US
Jun 06, 2023
8-1/2 x 11
Paperback
72 Pages
DK Children
Age 5-9 years

Sewing Clothes for Barbie
24 Stylish Outfits for Fashion Dolls
978-1-78221-597-4
Enter Barbie Land and sew this cute wardrobe of 24 stylish outfits.  The detailed explanations are accompanied by step-by-step diagrams and real-size patterns. Perfect fun after watching Barbie 2023!
$17.95 US
Feb 13, 2018
7-3/4 x 9
Paperback
128 Pages
Search Press