Barbie "Brooklyn" Roberts, Barbie "Malibu" Roberts, and their best friends Teresa Rivera and Nikki Watson head to New York to help with the grand opening of Teresa's cousin's new restaurant. Teresa wants to perfect her Abuela's tamale before the big opening, but can't seem to get it right. Will Teresa find the right ingredient in time? Find out in this Level 1 reader based on the 2025 Barbie tentpole movie, A RECIPE FOR FRIENDSHIP!