General Picture Books

Before she was president, an austronaut, firefighter or doctor, Barbie was the brand new doll on the shelves in 1959. Learn the story of Barbie's origins and how she came to be the iconic doll and character that is now known across the world and across generations.

My whole philosophy of Barbie was that through the doll, the little girl could be anything she wanted to be. Ruth Handler, Barbies creator. Learn the story of Barbie and how her creators developed her into one of the most successful toys ever.