Book excerpt: Children ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 1 deluxe Step into Reading leveled reader about Barbie, her sisters, and their puppies as they go apple picking! It’s perfect for fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving. A sparkly cover and over 30 shimmery stickers add to the fun! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story. For children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Since 1959, Barbie has shown girls that they can live their dreams. From an astronaut to a chef to the first woman president, she knows that girls can do anything!