Annabel Benilan

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

Don’t call her Barbara! She’s been a veterinarian, a doctor, a rock star, a chef, an astronaut, a teacher, a flight attendant, a scientist, a ballerina, a mermaid, and more–she’s Barbie. This iconic doll was introduced in 1959, and she hasn’t missed a beat since. An integral part of so many childhoods, Barbie has often