Parenting
6 ‘MUST READ’ KIDS BOOKS TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on March 8, recognises the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women everywhere – women who were inspired by thought or circumstance to make a positive change in our world and be MIGHTY! It’s important that our girls see positive representations of what it is to be female (if you can’t see it, you can’t be it), so we’ve gathered together a collection of texts to engage, challenge, excite and invite the girls in your life to be themselves, reach for the stars and push past social and media pressure. Books for mighty girls means books that challenge negative dynamics… Girls to the front! These girls and women are centre stage, unapologetic and living the lives that they want to live. Isn’t that what we want for our own daughters?
HERE ARE OUR TOP BOOKS TO INSPIRE YOUR MIGHTY GIRLS AMELIA TO ZORA: TWENTY-SIX WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD – Cynthia Chin-Lee
A presentation of twenty-six TRUE stories about women who changed the course of history. You could read one together each night and talk about the qualities of each of these inspiring women and how you could apply their spirit and courage to your own lives.
THE PAPER BAG PRINCESS Robert N. Munsch
This is a story about a princess who subverts the idea that a handsome prince has to come and rescue her – and she rescues herself! But it’s when she rescues the prince and he’s less than pleased with how un-princess-like she looks that things really get interesting…
THE GARDENER Sarah Stewart
Lydia loves flowers, and Lydia grows flowers – everywhere. So much so that the grey neighbourhood, and even her cranky uncle, begin to get a little bit brighter and a little bit brighter. Set in the Depression Era, the method of storytelling is through letters sent home, offering great opportunity for discussion and engagement.
MY NAME IS NOT ISABELLA - JUST HOW BIG CAN A LITTLE GIRL DREAM? Jennifer Fosberry
Isabella goes on a journey of discovery as she finds out about many different women who inspire her – including her own mother! Learning about extraordinary women teaches her about how extraordinary SHE can be as well! This is a great book for kids learning to read, too.
WILLOW
Denise Brennan-Nelson, Rosemarie Brennan Willow doesn’t colour inside the lines – she breaks crayons! Her trees are PINK! Her apples are BLUE! Her imagination runs wild – but what will her teacher think? This is a great book about square pegs in round holes and how sometimes kids have something to teach adults.
CHARLIE’S TALES (SERIES) Pretty Foundation
This is a series of books with the central character being a strong female who can take on the world around her. The best part about this series is that all funds raised go towards promoting positive body image for young girls. Lots of Australian celebrities and social media influencers have thrown their support behind CHARLIE – will you do the same?
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Your Local Families Magazine February / March 2019