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Barbie in the Pink Shoes

2013

About a young girl who finds a pair of pink ballet shoes and is taken to a magical ballet land.There she learns how to help her friends and follow her instincts.

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Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Romance2/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Good role models3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

Based on the Barbie toy line; the film serves as a vehicle for the doll franchise.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Features very mild, age-appropriate crushes and fairy-tale romance tropes.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Some scenes involving a villain may be mildly tense for the very young.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Contains brief, non-realistic fantasy conflicts typical of a fairy tale, involving magical opposition.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist must find the bravery to perform and challenge obstacles.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages interest in dance, performance, and imaginative storytelling.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Cast is limited by the fantasy ballet setting but is generally positive and standard for the series.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Introduces elements of classical ballet and music through adaptation.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness, empathy, and friendship are central to the plot resolution.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of following your passion, trusting your intuition, and working together.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Kristyn is portrayed as a hardworking, determined, and supportive friend.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Barbie in the Pink Shoes would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Barbie in the Pink Shoes, and what caused that change?
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