I Can Be a Pet Vet (Barbie)

Barbie

by Mary Man-Kong

Barbie wants to be a pet doctor! Join her as she helps a vet take care of puppies, kittens, horses, and many other lovable pets in this original Step 1 book in the Step into Reading series.


From the Trade Paperback edition.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Animals, Fiction

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

Reviews

[Bridgette Elston]

My 6 year old aspiring vet loved this book. The words were simple and easy to follow. I did not like the end where it made it sound like you can just be a vet. Would have rather they mentioned that vets are doctors who need school. This made it seem like throwing on a lab coat and helping out makes you a vet.

[Marissa Morrison]

Barbie takes her dog to the vet, but the vet is so overwhelmed by patients that she enlists Barbie's help. Although Barbie appears to be a stripper or perhaps a Vegas showgirl, she manages the animals okay.

[Lavinia]

This book is about a Barbie who came to the vet with her puppy, and the puppy was okay, and then Barbie became a vet too and she helped all the animals. She helped a cat, she helped a horse, she helped dogs, and she helped a birdie and a bunny. At the end, they all shouted "Hooray for Barbie!"

My favorite part was the picture where there was a Barbie who came with her cats to the vet, but the cats weren't in the box, so they searched for the cats. A dog found cats in a flower pot, the Barbie found cats under the table, and the other Barbie found them on top of the shelf. It was funny.

I liked this book a lot. I also like the cover, because the kitty is wearing a crown and a necklace, and isn't that silly?

[Kelly Sommers]

This Barbie book has two to four words per pages which makes this a great beginners books. It is simply about Barbie being a vet for a day. It is geared towards ages 4-6 years old. I would give to one of my students if they were a reluctant readers. It has basically no plot line however, which is something I did not like.

[Sarah]

Good for my 6 yr old

My daughter has has trouble reading in first grade and I've struggled to find age appropriate books and ones that she enjoys. This book was fun to read and simple. It's leveled for pre k to Kind. So I started her know bc she's behind but just really enjoyed this!

[Lynda]

While I am not a fan of the Barbie series books (not much of a plot, dialogue, weak characters...) my preschooler loves them mainly I believe due to the vivid illustrations and glamorous Barbie fashion and accessories. 1 Star from Mom, 5 from the kid, so we split the difference to 3 stars.

[Alicia]

I read a bunch of books to my daughter today. I love using my local libraries online borrow system, it's so simple to use. Victoria loved this book (age 4). She was able to follow along, she even guessed a couple words. The pictures were very well done and they went with the story perfectly.

[Yanina Vega]

This was a really good book to practice reading with my soon to be 1st. grader. I liked that it was with her read level and that she also learned about a new career. It was definitely fun and educational for her age. I would definitely recommend this book .

[McKenzie McIlrath]

This is a great level 1 reading book. Simple site words that are easily to read, while telling a basic story while keeping the kids focused

[Carly MJ]

Great beginning reader book! A great one for my daughter to practice reading and sounding out words.

[Carrie]

"I really liked this book!" - Dara

[Rayjan Koehler]

It forgets or fails to be mentioned at the end that it takes schooling, and some experience to become a vet but it's otherwise an ok start..


Also almost all of the characters are dressed up like they have hot dates or are staring in a fashion show, and few have everyday clothes on (only 3). Both of the little girls look like they have makeup on, and don't look natural at all... Even the woman dressed right for the setting has her face covered in makeup...Ken even looks like he might have blush or some kind of toner on his face, and only the little boy definitely has no makeup on. Even the veterinarian has a party dress on, and not something more practical for her job.

The words themselves are good for a starting reader however, and so it isn't a complete waste of a read.

[Nicole]

For a first reader, this is great. My 7 year old was turned off by a lot of early readers (Frog and Toad looked humdrum, Dr Seuss was too long, etc.), but she was delighted by this Barbie one. I would have loved Dick and Jane or something classic, but WHO CARES SHE'S FINALLY READING!!!!!!!!!!

[Scholastic Squid]

My daughter liked this one and probably more so because we kept finding the little dog on every page and I made her laugh every time I pointed it out lol.
She was having a good time identifying words too and could name all the letters.

[Set]

I don't know what doctor has the time to get all done up and wear a sparkly showgirl dress like Barbie for work but Barbie will be Barbie. The veterinarian was dressed appropriately for her job. The story is mostly vocab building without much substance.

[Mellanie C]

Barbie can do anything!

[Zina]

Too many pets. Too much Barbie.

[Sandra]

Barbie goes to the vet with her dog and then starts to help the vet with all of the animals that come in after. It's a great beginner reading book with a can do message.

[Wayne]

Ssssss

[Hayley DeRoche]

Stunning, a tour de force.

[Jawairia Shahid]

I loved this book. Great!

[Amanda]

The kids love these career Barbies and the books about them. Great to inspire little imaginations.

[Valeen Iyekekpolor Osaruese]

Great

[Dawn]

H read to me and I endured it.

[Kennedy Lektorich]

only reason read was because my sis

[Sukriti]

"Of" by Mary Man-Kong is an engaging novel that seamlessly weaves together elements of mystery and romance. The narrative unfolds with a captivating plot, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The characters are well-developed, and their relationships add depth to the story. Man-Kong's writing style is fluid, making the book a quick and enjoyable read. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, leaving readers with a sense of introspection. Overall, "Of" is a well-crafted and thought-provoking tale that resonates long after the final page.

[Kim]

In this easy reader Barbie takes her pets to the vet but instead ends up helping out because the vet is overwhelmed. It shows different animals the vet takes care of, not just dogs and cats. Barbie is still barbie but now with a labcoat. Little girls who love barbie and animals will love this one. Focuses on short vowel words.

[Shannon]

Ughhhhhh, Barbie, you try to hard to be all useful and empowered and everything, but you FAIL. Barbie helps out her vet pal who's totally overwhelmed by lots and lots of animal patients. A white coat and POOF she's a labtech.

[Holly Letson]

Barbie takes her puppy, Lacey, to the vet....then, suddenly decides (after only having watched the vet check Lacey once!) that she can do the vet's job! Barbie doesn't end up doing much, but she helps the vet a little bit.

[Pam]

hanna can almost read this whole book by herself. she loves these kinda books.