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What Would Ken Do?
What I’ve Learned from Life and Barbie
Brief Description
The Kenaissance is here. Learn all about how to be more Ken with this officially licensed cheeky guide. Who wouldn't want to be as Ken-tastic as Ken? He's learned a lot about life with the help of some friends, and he wants to share it with...
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See moreKen is arguably the favorite character to come out of the mega-successful Barbie film and this officially licensed cheeky humorous handbook on how to "be more Ken" will surely delight Barbie and Ken fans of all ages.
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Description
The Kenaissance is here. Learn all about how to be more Ken with this officially licensed cheeky guide.
Who wouldn't want to be as Ken-tastic as Ken? He's learned a lot about life with the help of some friends, and he wants to share it with the world. Ken is very happy to have learned some of his best life tips from Barbie; he's accompanied her to bedazzle-studded dances, camping trips, rides in the pink convertible, and supported her throughout her glass ceiling-breaking moves that have made her the iconic sensation she is. Along the way, Ken has come into his own.
This guide gives practical pointers on everything from style (who doesn't like a good disco suit) to self-care (healthy habits build confidence) and more. It reminds you that to be your best self you have to learn to take care of you and find what makes you shine—a Ken approved formula anyone can use!
Barbie and Ken fans will love this full-colour gorgeously styled little gift book. You won't be able to get Kenough!
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780762488735
Publisher: Running Press,U.S.
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 August 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: Running Press Adult
Illustration: 70 full-colour images
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 14.0mm
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 152.0mm
Weight: 274g
Pages: 104
About the Author
Kara Nesvig covers pop culture, celebrity, beauty, and style for publications including Teen Vogue, Allure, People, and Brides. She is the author of Britney Spears Oracle: A Deck and Guidebook to be Stronger Than Yesterday. She lives in Minnesota with her husband, son, and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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