Everyone is Beautiful! (Barbie)

by Random House, Random House (Illustrator)

Overview

Children will learn to love all about their differences and be comfortable with who they are in this photographic Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader—starring Barbie!

Short or tall, blue or brown eyes—Barbie and her friends all love themselves (and each other) for who they are! Children ages 4 to 6 will love to read how Barbie and her friends celebrate their differences in this brand-new photographic Step 1 Step into Reading leveled reader. Step 1 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

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!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593483862
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Series:	Step into Reading Book Series: A Step 2 Book
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	157,767
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

About the Author

Established in July 2013 in a merger between Penguin and Random House, Penguin Random House, with nearly 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, more than 15,000 new titles published each year, and close to 800 million print, audio, and eBooks sold annually, is the world’s leading trade book publisher. Like its predecessor companies, Penguin Random House is committed to publishing adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print editions and is a pioneer in digital publishing. Its publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.

Editorial Reviews

05/01/2022

K-Gr 2—This Step into Reading book featuring Barbie and her friends reminds beginning readers that everyone is unique. Each page features a different group of Barbie characters of various heights, skin tones, abilities, hair types, and other characteristics. With few words per page, the simple text is accessible to emerging readers. Photographs of actual dolls illustrate each page, showing diverse groups to make the point that Barbie has friends of different races. There is definite diversity among the dolls pictured yet they do all have the faces of models and the bodies of fitness experts. Even some of the youngest readers may find that none of these characters resemble real people. Still, there is a clear message of acceptance. This book will draw the attention of young readers who are already fans of Barbie or similar toys and encourage them to practice their reading skills. VERDICT An appropriate addition for early reader collections where more pop culture tie-ins are needed.—Kelly Jahng

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