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I Can Be a Teacher (Barbie)

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Barbie loves to teach! In this Step 2 reader based on Mattel's popular I Can Be line, Barbie spends the day in a classroom and learns how to be the best teacher she can be. Girls ages 4 to 6 will want Barbie to be their teacher, too!


From the Trade Paperback edition.

32 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2011

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198 reviews14 followers
June 9, 2018
If you are getting any of the "I can be.." Barbie books for your child, you HAVE to get this too. I would read this after a bunch of others. It goes into Barbie helping and teaching the kids, but it also touches on each kid wanted to be different things when they grow up. So one kid wanted to write books, one wanted to be a vet. It was great for us because I just read the vet one to my daughter so it was a good overall tie-in.
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1,497 reviews16 followers
December 27, 2017
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.
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1,459 reviews2 followers
August 12, 2018
The lesson in this book is a great one for every little girl but it's just that every "girl" we see boys in the class yet none of them get to be that person growing up to be what's discussed. It would of been great to see a mix but over all this was a enjoyable book to read to my daughter.
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5 reviews
February 3, 2025
This book is definitely a good read for any child who loves Barbie. I read it because I personally love Barbie and am soon going to school to be a teacher. I think the message of it is great. The book is short and easy to read, so definitely great for new readers. Overall, it's a cute and inspiring book for children.
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1,505 reviews20 followers
August 27, 2020
Step into Reading Level 2- Basic vocab, short sentences, repeating phrases, for children who can sound out words and know site words
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925 reviews4 followers
May 17, 2021
Another fun career Barbie book the kids enjoyed.
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1,309 reviews10 followers
February 27, 2025
(4☆ Would recommend)
Cute book. It had a simple storyline. I liked how it introduced what each kids liked & enjoyed then showed how they could make that a career in their future.
73 reviews1 follower
April 13, 2013
This is a cute book about a class that has a new student-teacher. My mom actually bought this for me when I started the program and I thought it would be a cute book to read so that students understand exactly what a student-teacher is and what he/she does. As a future teacher, if I have a student-teacher or intern I would read this to my class before the intern comes so that the class can discuss what a student-teacher is and what to expect when he/she arrives to the classroom.
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3,328 reviews44 followers
December 31, 2014
This is a level 2 book, about mid grade as it wouldn't be super easy but yet not super hard for a level 2 reader to read on their own.

As always Barbie in stills in girls they can do anything they want to believe in they can do. Although there are boys in the classroom the storybook centers in on the girls and 'what they can do' based on their interests.
402 reviews
December 7, 2016
The Barbie books have been really popular in my library and since it was 10+ years since I read one, I decided to crack open the new book that came in this week.

Say what you will...I found the message that a girl can grow up to be anything, a marine biologist, an astronaut, a chef, a teacher, etc. very hopeful, especially now.

Girl power!
3 reviews
June 7, 2016
Barbie loves to teach! In this Step 2 reader based on Mattel's popular I Can Be line, Barbie spends the day in a classroom and learns how to be the best teacher she can be. Girls ages 4 to 6 will want Barbie to be their teacher, too!
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53 reviews3 followers
October 24, 2012
Loved the repetitiveness of sight words. Great for learning readers. Perfect for Barbie lovers who can be anything they want to be!
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11 reviews
November 29, 2015
I liked it a lot!

I liked Anna the best story that I have ever heard. I also like the pictures. (Reviewed by my 5 year old granddaughter).
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1,879 reviews9 followers
June 14, 2016
megan spring reading 2016, children's book, leveled reader, easy reader, level three, barbie, occupations, series, i can be, teachers, girls, empowerment, first grade
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21 reviews
January 3, 2017

I'm starting I Can Be a Teacher: I love barbie. Not better than monster high but this book was really good. Great book,=
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