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The World of Barbie

Megan Hess

$26.99

Publish Date: September 29, 2026

Publisher:

Hardie Grant Books

ISBN:

9781761218484

Pages:

144

Age Range:

8 - 14

Grade Range:

3 - 9

Language:

English

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Description

Discover the dazzling world of Barbie in this beautifully illustrated compendium by global bestselling fashion illustrator, Megan Hess.

Join Barbie on a stylish journey through her most iconic places, vehicles, careers, friends and unforgettable fashions through the decades.

Featuring Megan’s signature artwork inspired by real Barbie dolls and accessories, alongside fun facts and bite-sized tidbits, this is the ultimate encyclopedic keepsake for anyone who dreams in pink.

STUNNING ORIGINAL ARTWORK: Experience Barbie like never before with over 140 pages of Megan Hess's original artwork.
INSPIRED BY THE ARCHIVES: Discover illustrations inspired by heritage Mattel archival material, offering a sophisticated and authentic look at Barbie's history.
DREAM IN PINK: Explore Barbie's most famous careers, best friends and most iconic fashions with pages full of fun facts and aspirational details that will spark creativity and imaginative play in young readers.
GORGEOUS GIFTING: A treasurable keepsake crafted with luxe finishes including sprayed edges, shimmering foil and head & tail bands.
FOR KIDS AND COLLECTORS: The perfect, stylish gift for young fans and lifelong Barbie collectors alike, celebrating the continuing global phenomenon of the world's favorite doll.

About the Author

Megan Hess was destined to draw. After working in graphic design and art direction, Megan illustrated Candace Bushnell's bestselling book, Sex and the City, in 2008. Her career in fashion illustration has since seen her creating for renowned clients all over the world, including portraits for Vanity Fair, Chopard at Cannes Film Festival, animations for Prada in Milan, the windows of Bergdorf Goodman in New York, and live illustrating for fashion shows such as Christian Dior Couture. Megan is the author of many bestselling fashion books and the sensational Claris: The Chicest Mouse in Paris series. She has been a Barbie fan since she was five years old.