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...
As the new Barbie movie sparkles on the horizon, many of us are contemplating this iconic doll's history and significance in our culture. Since her birth in 1959, she has been celebrated, disdained, coveted, vilified, and treasured. Join us as we revisit her history and evolution over the last six decades.