Reading for girls: 7 books for the holidays to inspire her

If you have a daughter, a niece, or a younger sister, and you just can’t think of a good gift for the holiday season, you might want to consider buying one of the books on this list. These seven stories are wonderfully written tales about girls and their adventures in their everyday lives. What better picks for reading girls than stories of young females in today’s world and all its beauty, explains guest writer Daria.

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Reading for girls over the holidays – The top 7:

1. ‘Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!’

The first book on our list is a heart-warming story for ages 5-9. “Mia Mayhem Is a Superhero!” centers around young Mia, who happens to be a little bit accident-prone.

Wherever she goes, things just happen to break around her. Then, one day, an unexpected letter arrives and changes her life.

This letter says that Mia is not accident-prone but rather the opposite of it. She is actually a superhero, and this letter is sent to inform her that she’s been accepted into the Program for In Training Superheroes.

This superhero book is part of the Mia Mayhem series by Kara West and Leeza Hernandez. It portrays girl powers all over the colourful pages.

The read sends an important message to all girls. It teaches them that being different is not a bad thing. That’s a great message to combat body image issues, for example.

If you want to surprise your daughter or your niece, for example, with a book this year, consider this one.

2. ‘Not All Princesses Dress in Pink’

“Not All Princesses Dress in Pink” is an inspiring book about what is expected of young girls in their everyday lives. This story is written by Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi E. Y. Stemple, with adorable illustrations from Anne-Sophie Languetin.

This book is a great gift idea if you want to send your daughter the message that girls are allowed to jump in muddles and play on a rainy day as much as they want. It is intended reading for girls between 3-8 years of age.

According to Style State, style is a state of mind, and girls shouldn’t be restricted by what others expect them to wear. That’s true whether they choose pink dresses, boyish-looking shorts, or their mismatched jumpsuits.

3. ‘Suffragette: The Battle for Equality’

This book by David Roberts might be considered to be covering a bit more serious topic and is recommended for girls 7-10 years old. If you want to teach your daughters about what feminism is and what it meant throughout the history of humankind while also helping them understand the importance of their future right to vote, then this is the perfect book for them.

“Suffragette: The Battle for Equality” is a book that shows a timeline of women’s right to vote in the U.K. and the U.S.

It is, above all, a well-researched and meticulously put-together piece of literature, accompanied by beautiful illustrations done by the author too. It is highly informative and will make any girl fall in love with reading.

If you want to read more about suffragettes in Canadian history, check out this in-depth look at women’s right to vote.

4. More reading for girls: ‘Parker Looks Up’

“Parker Looks Up: An Extraordinary Moment” is a story about a young girl Parker who visits a museum with her friend and sister one day. It’s a clever read for 4-8-year-olds, written by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry.

She’s walking around the museum when at once she stops and looks up. The next thing she knows, she is standing in front of a portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, completely mesmerized.

This is what might be the most magical moment of her life. It’s not only a piece of art to her.

This woman, who looks just like her, gives her hope that she can become whatever she aspires to be in life. This book portrays the importance of representation among young girls looking for their spot in this huge and chaotic world.

It teaches them an important lesson of growing up and is a great gift during this holiday season. Now you see why it’s part of the inspired reading for girls list here!

5. ‘Winners Never Quit!’

Lastly, “Winners Never Quit!” is a true-life-inspired story about fair play, dealing with a loss without getting mad, and being a good teammate in any sport. For example, if you know someone who likes to play football, this book provides wonderful Christmas reading for girls.

This story is about a girl Mia who learns important lessons about sports. Written by soccer superstar Mia Hamm, this story about creating team spirit will motivate anyone who reads it.

It has beautiful illustrations by Carol Thompson that will inspire kids’ imaginations while reading this motivational story. This one is reading for girls between 4-8 years old.

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6. ‘Lalani of the Distant Sea’

This one might be a work of fiction and fantasy, but it still portrays the reality we live in and its aspects very accurately. “Lalani of the Distant Sea” by Erin Entrada Kelly is intended for ages 8-12 years.

It is a story about a girl named Lalani who lives on the island of Sanlagita. In this land, women are supposed to do the mending, and the men’s job is to go fishing.

They all constantly fear the mountain Kahna and the monster that lives there. Their people have sent out many ships in hopes of reaching the heavenly island of Isa but haven’t succeeded so far.

Isa is known to be an impossible dream for all inhabitants of Sanlagita. But once the things on their island start falling apart, Lalani believes it might be their only hope.

The brave protagonist then decides to embark on this dangerous journey to save her people. It is a wonderful middle-grade read about the bravery of a young and unique heroine who is ready to face anything on her adventures.

7. ‘My First Book of Feminism’

The next book on the list is dedicated to the youngest readers out there: ages 0-3. “My First Book of Feminism” by Julie Merberg is full of clever rhyming texts, as well as fun illustrations by Michele Brummer Everett.

This text is all about teaching young girls about gender equality. It encourages girls all around the world to use their voices and support each other. It teaches girls that they can do whatever they set their minds to and that they shouldn’t be afraid to embrace their intelligence and strength.

This book is also about knowing your worth and understanding that true beauty comes from the inside. All in all, this is the perfect Christmas gift idea for any girl who would like to start her first book collection. And YES there is a book version for boys too, as feminism is not just for females.

Conclusions on books that are inspired reading for girls

In summary, there are many ways to celebrate the girls in your life with a simple yet beautiful present for Christmas. Gifting them one of these inspiring books is a great choice.

What are some other great books for young gals?

About today’s writer

Daria is a book lover and an adventurer from sunny Australia. She enjoys writing about fashion, beauty, traveling, weddings, and related topics. Daria is passionate about discovering new places, meeting new people, and exploring interesting lifestyle topics.