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Books for Girls: Learning Valuable Lessons Through Picture Books

by Karen Gallagher

Books are incredibly influential in shaping the way young girls think, feel and react to various situations in their lives. Girls often relate to the characters in books for girls and pay close attention to the way the female protagonists handle themselves. For this reason, it is important to read books for girls that will provide a positive influence.

Here is a quick guide to building a quality collection of books for girls. A girl’s bookshelf should contain a variety of titles written just for them, including:

Books about Girly-Girls: Embrace a little girl’s feminine side with book for girls, such as Fancy Nancy, Poodlena, Clorinda, and Pinkalicious. These books are clearly written and illustrated for girls who appreciate the frilly things in life. And the lessons learned through the various adventures and mishaps will stay with little girls for a long time.

Books about Athletic Girls: Well before she dons her first pair of cleats, it is good to introduce girls to athletic females in books for girls. Some excellent picture books for girls include Winners Never Quit!, Mirette on the High Wire, The Magic Hockey Stick, Princess Fidgety Feet and Jo Jo’s Flying Sidekick. The characters in these books all demonstrate bravery, tenacity, and athletic skills that will inspire even the most reserved little girls to try new things.

Books about Being Yourself: From a young age, little girls recognize their differences, subtle or not, and sometimes the same qualities that make them unique are also a source of insecurity. Some great books for girls about maintaining their own identities under social pressure include Chrysanthemum, Wanda and the Wild Hair, Ella, the Elegant Elephant, and Stephanie’s Ponytail.

Books about Not Giving Up: Every little girl will have to deal with challenges that may feel hard for her to overcome. For this reason, it is a good idea to teach through the examples set in good picture books for girls. There are a number of excellent books about girls who don’t give up, such as Princesses Are Not Quitters!, Katy and the Big Snow, The Witch Who Wanted to be a Princess, and Belinda the Ballerina.

One of the best ways to introduce and address a variety of situations little girls encounter is through picture books for girls. There are many great books for girls featuring female characters facing challenges and learning important lessons along the way. So send a gift of Books for Girls from the Lollipop Book Club!

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