Wow! Are there Barbie dolls that look like real people?
Yes! There are Barbie dolls that look like real women. These dolls are a part of the Inspiring Women Collection of Barbie dolls. The dolls are based on brave and talented women such as American pilot Amelia Earhart and famous Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Now, there is also a doll of the famous Dr. Jane Goodall!
Who is Dr. Jane Goodall?
Jane Goodall is a primatologist from England. She is an expert on chimpanzees. As a young girl, Jane loved books about animals such as Tarzan and Dr. Dolittle.
In 1960, Jane travelled to Gombe Stream National Park in Africa. She wanted to learn more about chimpanzees. Soon, Jane became friendly with a chimpanzee - whom she named David Greybeard. David Greybeard became Dr Goodall’s favourite chimpanzee! She would watch how David Greybeard and the other chimpanzees would act.
How was Dr. Goodall different from other scientists?
Jane Goodall worked differently from other scientists. Instead of studying chimpanzees from far away, Dr. Goodall would walk among them in the jungle and be friendly with them. She found many interesting facts about chimpanzees. She found out that chimpanzees were and omnivores that they could feel joy and sadness just like humans.
What does the Jane Goodall Barbie Doll look like?
The Jane Goodall Barbie comes with a notebook and a pair of binoculars. Jane Goodall hopes this new doll will encourage children to join her in protecting the planet. There is even a David Greybeard toy that comes with Goodall’s doll.
What is the message behind these new real-life-inspired Barbie dolls?
The makers of Barbie dolls want young children to know about these amazing women and how they have changed the world. There isn’t an Indian woman in the Barbie collection yet! Which Indian woman would you like to see a doll of?
