Barbie and Teresa: Recipe for Friendship
Step into Reading – Step 2 (Barbie) Series
What’s inside...
In this Step into Reading, Step 2 title, best friends Barbie and Teresa test their baking skills when Teresa enters the Malibu Junior Baking Challenge. From brainstorming cupcake ideas to coping with kitchen mishaps, the girls learn that cooperation, patience, and kind words are the secret ingredients that turn a good recipe into a great one—and a fun activity into a deeper friendship.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Barbie Roberts
Teresa Rivera
Discussion points
Why did Teresa feel nervous about the contest?
How did Barbie help when things went wrong?
What was more important—winning or having fun together?
Describe a time you solved a problem with a friend.
Tip: Role play these questions
Bake simple cupcakes after reading to reinforce sequencing.
Role-play judge and contestant to practice giving kind feedback.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork multiplies success
Explanation: Barbie and Teresa share tasks and ideas to improve their cupcakes.
Real-World Application: Divide chores or school projects with friends or siblings.
Example Lesson: Learn from mistakes
Explanation: A salty batch teaches them to double-check ingredients.
Real-World Application: Review homework answers instead of getting upset over errors.
Example Lesson: Encourage others kindly
Explanation: Barbie’s supportive words calm Teresa during the contest.
Real-World Application: Use positive language when classmates feel nervous.