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Eighteen Highly Recommended Books for Girls
Young Children Ages 2-7
Middle Readers Ages 7-14
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Other Great Books For Girls Ages 3 and Up
As Your Child Grows Older
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As Your Child Grows Older
Books for older children
Other Great Books For Girls Ages 3 and Up
A bibliography of children’s picture books featuring powerful, positive, female characters
Older Readers Ages 12 and Up
Brave Girls and Strong Women — A special collection of books from small publishers for ages 12 and up
Middle Readers Ages 7-14
Brave Girls and Strong Women — A special collection of books from small publishers for ages 7–14
Young Children Ages 2-7
Brave Girls and Strong Women — A special collection of books from small publishers for ages 2–7
Eighteen Highly Recommended Books for Girls
Henkes, Kevin. Chester's Way. 1988. Greenwillow. Ages 3 7. The mouse Lilly is one of the bravest, most flamboyant young females around. She rescues her friends from bullies, teaches them how to do wheelies, and always carries a loaded squirt