Barbie 3-in-1
Barbie Graphic Novels Series
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What’s inside...
Three complete Barbie graphic novels in one collection! Barbie is on the career path in all-new adventures! This all-new 21st century take on Barbie tells the story of a young woman struggling to start her fashion career. Will she be a designer, a photographer, a model? Barbie doesn't know yet but there is one thing she does know - girls can be anything! Plus, Barbie enters the world of coding…inside a video game as she skates around the game to rescue her lost friend in BARBIE VIDEO GAME HERO- a bonus story inspired by the Barbie movie!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
192 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Barbie feels when she faces a tough challenge in the story?
What would you do if you were in Barbie’s shoes during her adventures?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like Barbie does in the book?
What are some qualities Barbie has that you admire or would like to have?
If you could create your own Barbie adventure, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences, which helps personalize the themes and enhances understanding.
Ask your child to describe their favorite part of the book and share what they liked about it to foster a deeper connection with the narrative.
Discuss the problem-solving techniques used by Barbie, prompting your child to think critically about how they can apply similar strategies in their own life.
Create an inviting reading environment where your child feels comfortable expressing their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Use the questions to not only understand your child's perspective but also to explain some of life's values reflected in Barbie's adventures.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empowerment and confidence
Explanation: Throughout the book, Barbie takes on various challenging roles, demonstrating that with confidence and determination, she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to believe in themselves and their abilities, fostering a can-do attitude in school and in their interactions with others.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: Barbie collaborates with others to solve problems and accomplish tasks, showcasing the importance of working together and valuing each person's contribution.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of cooperation and teamwork, skills that are essential in classroom projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: Barbie engages in various creative activities and scenarios, which help in developing her problem-solving skills and ability to think outside the box.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace their creativity in play, school tasks, and in expressing themselves.
Example Lesson: Adaptability and resilience
Explanation: The character faces various challenges in the stories, but her adaptable and resilient nature helps her to navigate through them successfully.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be adaptable and resilient in the face of personal challenges, from changing social dynamics to learning new skills.