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By Jennifer Green
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Mild scares in animated Skipper summer job adventure.
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Why Age 5+?
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Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure
What's the Story?
Skipper's (voiced by Kirsten Day) plans to run a babysitting business with her friends for the summer get off to a terrible start in BARBIE: SKIPPER AND THE BIG BABYSITTING ADVENTURE. Suddenly, Skipper finds herself without friends, sisters, or a job. But instead of moping around focusing on all the things she's missing out on, she makes new friends and lands an ideal summer job. The only problem is her boss is local bully, Tammy. By working hard and maintaining a positive attitude, Skipper tries to make the most of the opportunity and get Tammy to eventually soften her attitude.
Is It Any Good?
This one-hour animation aims to entertain young viewers with some unexpected action and goofy asides, and its heart is in the right place. Skipper remains chipper no matter what happens in Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure. That includes a very strange maniacal clown and an "adultifier" machine that makes children say things like "buy low, sell high!" A highlight is when we learn that Skipper speaks dolphin. This generation of Barbie spin-off characters are less physically peculiar than in the past, and though their adventures are generally far-fetched, they demonstrate positive characteristics and learn helpful life lessons.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how the characters in Barbie: Skipper and the Big Babysitting Adventure compare with other Barbie shows and movies. Do they look or act differently?
Do you think Tammy is actually a nice person deep down, like Barbie says? If so, why do you think she behaves the way she does? How does Skipper show Tammy empathy?
If you could have a dream summer job, what would it be?
How does Skipper demonstrate perseverance? What are some of the setbacks she faces during the movie?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : March 24, 2023
- Cast : Kirsten Day , Ogie Banks , Laila Berzins
- Director : Steve Daye
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s) , Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Perseverance
- Run time : 62 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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