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Mattel Barbies

Barbie
Series: My Busy Book
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The book Mattel Barbies explores the cultural impact and history of the iconic Barbie doll since its creation. It delves into the brand's evolution, its influence on social norms, and the controversies surrounding its portrayal of femininity. Through engaging narratives, it highlights how Barbie has both mirrored and shaped societal trends over the decades.
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Format: Board book
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Help your child embrace the joys of reading with My Busy Books! Each of our 10-page Busy Books for toddlers offers an engaging experience and a bunch of fun features for bringing the story to life off of the page. Each set includes 10 figurines and a play mat where your child can act out the story you ve read-or make one up all on their own.

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An engaging storybook and toy in one activity kit!

Mattel Barbie: My Busy Books offer full-page illustrations, a story, figurines, and a playmat that bring the characters to life and ignite your child's imagination.

Features:

  • Sturdy board book
  • Colourful images
  • Lively story
  • Plastic figurines
  • Durable playmat
  • Figurines and playmat stored in the book
  • Portable
  • 10 pages of fun!

Series: My Busy Book

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  • Mattel Barbies
    An engaging storybook and toy in one activity kit! Mattel Barbie: My Busy Books offer full-page illustrations, a story, figurines, and a playmat that bring the characters to life and ignite your child's imagination. Features: Sturdy board book Colourful images Lively story Plastic figurines Durable playmat Figurines and playmat stored in the book Portable 10 pages of fun!
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9782764355275

Publisher: Phidal Publishing

Format: Board book

Date Published: 13 November 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Phidal Publishing

DIMENSIONS

Width: 205.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 12

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