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Barbie You Can Be A Doctor (Career Stories)

by Lisa Rojany

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2025-11-04
Pages:34
Format:paperback
Language:en
ISBN:164036644X

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

It's a Barbie world! This STEM career-themed storybook with two sheets of stickers perfectly taps into the Barbie's mission to inspire the limitless potential in every girl. What’s it like to be a doctor? Join Malibu Barbie and Brooklyn Barbie as they help Nurse Mira and Dr. Vargas at the pediatrician's office! Nurse Mira and Dr. Vargas explain the different things that doctors do at work like performing check-ups, taking x-rays, and removing casts. With a fun story plus two bonus sheets of stic

Our Review

This engaging career exploration book follows two Barbie characters as they discover the daily work of pediatric medicine, from routine check-ups to specialized procedures like x-rays and cast removal. Young children curious about medical careers will appreciate the authentic clinic setting and the clear explanations of what doctors actually do. The narrative thoughtfully demystifies medical equipment and examinations through gentle storytelling. This STEM-focused story provides an excellent introduction to healthcare professions for preschoolers.

What sets this book apart is its combination of imaginative play and real-world career exposure, complete with two bonus sticker sheets that extend the learning beyond the pages. Children who enjoy role-playing or show interest in community helpers will particularly connect with the hands-on medical scenarios. The emphasis on female doctors and nurses provides positive representation while normalizing women in STEM fields. This book successfully transforms career education into an accessible, play-based experience that will inspire future healthcare conversations.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction