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...

An officially licensed celebration of the iconic doll's fiftieth anniversary traces her various incarnations while providing three-dimensional replicas of rare memorabilia, in a fan's collectible that is complemented by insights by such designers as Versace, Armani, and Vera

Barbie and her sisters help Chelsea deal with her first loose tooth in this brand-new series that focuses on the special moments in a young girl's life. This full-color storybook features a press-out keepsake tooth fairy envelope that girls can assemble and decorate with the included stickers.

Featuring striking photographs and lively, insightful commentary and histories, The Best of Barbie is a full-color visual feast that novice and experienced collectors alike will treasure.
Scattered throughout the book are trivia facts that test the reader's knowledge of America's favorite doll. Plus, accompanying each photo is a handy identification and value info bar - facts readers need at a glance.
With complete descriptions, 300...

1959. In an era of one-dimensional paper dolls and cherubic baby dolls, Barbie changed everything-- forever. Here is a visual feast of fifty years of beautiful Barbies, showcasing some of the finest and rarest dolls and accessories ever created.

"Engaging images accompany information about Barbie dolls. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

A legendary fashion designer for Barbie shares the story of her adventures working behind-the-scenes at Mattel, and spotlights the creations that transformed the world's most famous doll into a style icon in this beautifully designed book-published in commemoration of Barbie's sixtieth anniversary-illustrated with 100 full-color photographs, including many never-before-seen images of rare and one-of-a-kind pieces from the author's private archive....