Book description
Create, prevail, change the world . . . like a GIRL! This celebration of international girl power honors a multitude of women who made a difference.
"As an introduction to women's power and possibilities, this choice rises above the rest." --Kirkus
Once upon a time, "like a girl" was considered…
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1 author picked Like a Girl as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Roll out the role models for your girls! These twenty-four women have made their mark by standing up, prevailing, creating, soaring, training, and changing the world.
This book is the perfect starting point to introduce your girl to the women who led the way and overcame challenges. The main text offers brief introductions, then four pages of biographical information at the back delve deeper.
This book is a terrific jumping-off point for exploring picture book biographies!
From Patricia's list on picture books to encourage young girls to dream big.
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