Faith & Family10 Great Books for Little Girls July 28, 2016 We love books around here. I’ve always been a reader, but Miss Rosie already can’t get enough of them. She’s drawn to books over any other toys and we spend a lot of our time reading to her, so I’ve searched around and found so many favorites that the whole family enjoys! Here are our 10 Favorite Books for Girls that will definitely be making appearances in Rosie’s new Reading Nook. 1. Florabelle | 2. Twelve Dancing Princesses | 3. I Had a Favorite Dress | 4. Flora and the Flamingo | 5. Rosie Revere Engineer | 6. The Tale of Three Trees | 7. Will You Be My Sunshine | 8. Tiny Bear’s Bible | 9. My Very First Tea Party | 10. Uni the Unicorn FOR HER IMAGINATION I love books that have a dream-like quality. They encourage imagination. They’re books about dreamers. They have GORGEOUS pictures and they take her to far away places. Many of these do that and while they’re sweet for her to read, I love reading them for the illustrations. Florabelle, Twelve Dancing Princesses, Flora and the Flamingo, and Uni the Unicorn are the best I’ve found. They’re some of the sweetest and prettiest books I’ve found with some of the best make-believe stories. FOR HER INSPIRATION I also love books that teach her about life and provide inspiring encouragement. An aunt gave us Rosie Revere Engineer as a baby gift and while I love it because my Rosie shares her name, it is the coolest, inspiring book for little dreamers. It teaches that there’s no such thing as failure unless you quit. I Had a Favorite Dress is about the passage of time and seasons and how one dress sees this little girl through it all. I want Rosie to treasure time and memories, while handling the passage of time with grace and this is perfect to teach that. FOR HER HEART I’m always on the hunt for books that are just sweet and warm the heart. Reading a lovey book with your babe is always a highlight of my day. Will You Be My Sunshine and My Very First Tea Party are some of our favorites that just make you hold each other a little closer and cherish your days. FOR HER SOUL So many people recommended the Jesus Storybook Bible to us and I started out reading it to her in the mornings. I loved it, but it was way over Rosie’s head and was way too wordy on each page for her to pay attention to. In a few years, it’ll be a daily staple. But for now, I found two faith-based books that I love and are perfect for a younger age. Tiny Bear’s Bible was given to us as a gift and we quickly fell in love with it. The outside is furry and soft, which Rosie loves. But the book itself is a board book focused on teaching tiny bear about some of the key bible stories. It’s sweet and truth-filled. The Tale of Three Trees is an old favorite of mine from my nursery days at church, long before we had Rosie. It is the most special story about God’s provision for us and how our dreams and paths may not always line up with his…but His are better in the end. It’s a powerful read for both parent and child and is my go-to baby gift. Turn on your JavaScript to view content I’m always on the hunt for more books to build little Rosie’s library. We read so much that it quickly feels like we’re reading the same book five times a day. Do y’all have any great recommendations? I’d love to try them out! Please share your favorites in the comments.
A says July 28, 2016 at 10:13 am Chrysanthemum was a favorite! By Kevin Henkes. And when she’s a bit older, all of the Frog and Toad books. And for you, for now, my friends book! a little child shall lead them, using children’s stories to teach the bible, by Sarah Hubbell, on amazon Reply
Lindsay says July 28, 2016 at 4:58 pm Ooh thanks for sharing! will definitely check those out! LOVE that last recommendation! Reply
Abby says July 28, 2016 at 11:43 am no specific recommendations, but i always think it’s important to let girls read stuff (and be told things by their parents!) that instill their worth is not defined by how physically pretty or girly or princess-y they are! love books that highlight a girl using her brains, talent, or skill. looks like you have a nice array of books and messages up there! as a side note, this is why, if i ever have a chance to make small talk with a young or tween-age girl, i always ask about her favorite subject in school or what kinds of books she likes, etc. too often, the easy and natural default is to comment on something related to their physical appearance (oh, what a pretty nail polish color! i love your pretty hair! your outfit is so cute!). no harm meant by it, but it subconsciously reinforces the notion that the first thing a person notices about a girl is her appearance. whoa, yes, that was a tangent haha. i had just never thought about it like that until someone gave me that advice, so i am always looking for a reason to share it with others in case they never thought about it that way, either! it (…somewhat…) fit in with this topic of what to let little girls read 🙂 Reply
Lindsay says July 28, 2016 at 4:58 pm Oh Abby, I totally agree! Most of these are focused specifically on developing their imaginations or heart, which I love! I think that’s so important for sure. Thanks so much for sharing! Reply
Erin G says July 29, 2016 at 1:33 pm I’d check out a local library if one is available. I’m not a huge fan of reading the same book over and over (and over) again so this allows us to swap out books frequently… it’s a great way to find some new favourites and have some variety! 🙂 Reply
R. Pyper says August 1, 2016 at 5:36 pm Do not miss The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch! It’s all about how boys ought (and ought not) to treat girls and how important it is for girls to value themselves. Reply
Nikki says June 9, 2019 at 11:20 pm Have you read “A Beautiful Girl” by Nikki Rogers? It is a lovely book that inspires little girls to see the unique beauty within themselves and others. I think you and your little girls will love it!. Reply