You Can Be a Ballerina/You Can Be a Gymnast (Barbie)

by Random House, Random House (Illustrator)

Overview

Double the fun with two Barbie: You Can Be Step into Reading leveled readers in one—featuring two popular sports careers: gymnast and ballerina!

This deluxe Step into Reading book features two leveled careers readers in one! Children ages 4 to 6 can read about two popular sports careers! First, Barbie learns to be a gymnast in the Step 2 You Can Be A Gymnast. Then flip the book over and Barbie trains to become a ballerina in the Step 2 You Can Be A Ballerina.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780593709726
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/02/2024
Series:	Step into Reading: SIR(R)/BindUp(Step 2)
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	470,837
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(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

11/01/2023

PreS-Gr 1—This series gives two stories in one book. In each story, Malibu Barbie and her friend Brooklyn join a group of other diverse Barbies as they learn the basic skills of different jobs and roles. In You Can Be a Ballerina, Malibu and Brooklyn love to dance and dream of becoming ballerinas one day. Together they practice their ballet skills and help each other live out their dreams by joining a ballet company's performance. In You Can Be a Gymnast, Malibu and Brooklyn get ready for a big gymnastic meet. As farmers and horse riders, the Barbies learn the important responsibilities, such as driving a tractor and milking a cow, that come with each job. They also learn the need to prioritize the animals under their care. Each title features an empowering message of perseverance as the Barbies help one another learn from their mistakes. All main characters are women who use enthusiastic encouragement as the Barbies try out their new roles. The stories use simple vocabulary, basic sentences, and formulaic plot lines to help independent young readers gain more confidence in their reading skills. Illustrations are vibrant and inviting as expected for the Barbie brand and include some thoughtful touches, such as red, white, and blue uniforms, which allude to the U.S. gymnastic team. VERDICT Perfect for young readers and Barbie lovers alike. The popular topics and upbeat girl power will make a strong addition to libraries that circulate leveled readers.—Danielle Schwessinger

School Library Journal

"­Perfect for young readers and ­Barbie ­lovers alike. The popular topics and upbeat girl power will make a strong addition to libraries that circulate leveled readers." —School Library Journal

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