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The World of Barbie

By Megan Hess
Series: Barbie
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Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess. Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends, and unforgettable fashions through the decades. Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A perfectly pink Barbie compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.

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Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.

Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends, and unforgettable fashions through the decades.

Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie dolls and accessories, alongside fun facts and bite-sized tidbits, this is the ultimate encyclopaedic keepsake for anyone who dreams in pink.

STUNNING ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Experience Barbie like never before with over 140 pages of Megan Hess's original artwork.

INSPIRED BY THE ARCHIVES: Discover illustrations inspired by heritage Mattel archival material, offering a sophisticated and authentic look at Barbie's history.

DREAM IN PINK: Explore Barbie's most famous careers, best friends, and most iconic fashions with pages full of fun facts and aspirational details that will spark creativity and imaginative play in young readers.

GORGEOUS GIFTING: A treasurable keepsake crafted with luxe finishes including sprayed edges, shimmering foil, and head & tail bands.

FOR KIDS AND COLLECTORS: The perfect, stylish gift for young fans and lifelong Barbie collectors alike, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favourite doll.

Series: Barbie

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761218484

Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Egmont

Illustration: Full-colour Illustrations

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 260.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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Barbie Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kids & YA Pre-orders Megan Hess Pre-order Books Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date Series: Barbie

About the Author

Megan Hess is an internationally acclaimed fashion illustrator. Her prestigious career in fashion illustration has seen her creating for renowned clients all over the world, including Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, The New York Times, Chanel, Dior, Cartier, Prada, Fendi, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. Megan is the author of many bestselling fashion books and two sensational series for children: Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris and Young Queens Collection. Megan has been a Barbie fan since she was 5 years old.

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