Barbie books at the Kindergarten reading level

There are two Barbie books at the pre-primer level. One is about school and the other features Tawny, Barbie's horse.


bookcover of Horse Show Champ by Jessie ParkerHorse Show Champ
Jessie Parker

Barbie gets herself and her horse, Tawny, ready for a horse show. When it comes time to make the big jump, Tawny is afraid. With patience and kindness, Barbie coaxes Tawny to take the jump.

Here is some text from 3 pages.
Barbie pops out of bed.
The horse show is today.

Barbie eats a big breakfast.

She grabs an apple.
It is for her horse.
Tawny loves apples.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 130
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 131014
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (May 26, 2009)
  • ISBN-10: 0375847014
  • sample pages available


bookcover of Barbie: School Days by Apple JordanBarbie: School Days
by Apple Jordan
Karen Wolcott (Illustrator)

Barbie helps Stacie and Kelly get ready for school, makes them breakfast and takes them to school before rushing to her classroom to begin her day of teaching.

Word Count: 141
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 86315
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (2004)
  • ISBN-10: 0375827234

compiled by Pam T