You Can Be a Horse Rider/You Can Be a Farmer (Barbie)

by Bria Lymon, Random House (Illustrator)

Overview

Double the fun with two Barbie: You Can Be Step into Reading leveled readers in one—featuring two popular careers: horse rider and farmer!

This Step 2 Step into Reading book features two Barbie leveled readers in one! Children ages 4 to 6 can join Malibu and Brooklyn as they learn about two popular careers! First, Malibu and Brooklyn care for horses and learn to ride in You Can Be A Horse Rider. Then flip the book over and Malibu and Brooklyn learn about all the cuddly animals in You Can Be A Farmer.

Step 2 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:	9780593807408
Publisher:	Random House Children's Books
Publication date:	01/02/2024
Series:	Step into Reading: SIR(R)/BindUp(Step 2)
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	1,105,338
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 6 Years

Editorial Reviews

"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

From the Publisher

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