Barbie: Ruth Handler: Ruth Handler

by Lee Slater

In this title, readers will learn about the developer of the Barbie doll, Ruth Handler. Follow the story of Handler's early work with her husband Elliott, their collaboration with Harold Matson to form Mattel, and the company's introduction of Barbie in 1959. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

32 pages, Library Binding

Published December 15, 2021

Reviews

[Diane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rounded up to four. Ruth Handler, a president of Mattel, worked tirelessly in the 50's and beyond to create the perfect doll for girls around the world. The book was super quick and very small. Still, there were tidbits I had not known before reading. All things Barbie have and will interest me until I am long gone. What a great creation, with a following that continues to grow daily. Ruth was a true fire starter.