Books About Girls · 391 titles considered

The Best Girls Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about girls? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

To Kill a Mockingbird
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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Girls

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1960

To Kill a Mockingbird

By Harper Lee · Book #1 in the To Kill a Mockingbird series

A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.

323 pages· 99,820 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 7,063,933 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2018

Yasmin the Builder

A class of students work together to build a city using various materials.

24 pages· 508 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 299 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1943

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A young girl navigates hardship and family drama in early 20th-century Brooklyn.

496 pages· 145,092 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 527,995 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–10 · 1997

The Care and Keeping of You 1

Discover essential tips for navigating the changes of growing up with confidence and ease.

104 pages
4.4/5 Goodreads · 3,167 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2014

Phoebe and Her Unicorn

A girl befriends a unicorn after a chance encounter, leading to magical adventures and unexpected friendship.

222 pages· 7,882 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 14,825 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Lalani of the Distant Sea

A girl braves a perilous sea quest to save her mother and her future.

400 pages· 51,828 words· Est. 7 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,921 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2010

Sophie the Awesome

By Lara Bergen · Book #1 in the Sophie series

Can Sophie prove she's truly awesome despite challenges from a pesky classmate?

112 pages· 11,959 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 559 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2002

Anyone But Me

A young girl is turned into a hamster by a mysterious wind and must navigate her way through school and friendships to find a way back to her human form

80 pages· 8,659 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 2,287 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2012

Book Uncle and Me

A young girl named Yasmin visits a free library on the corner and returns a book about doves and their king, who gets stuck in a hunter's net.

152 pages· 15,819 words· Est. 2 hour read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,272 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1984

The House on Mango Street

A young girl navigates harsh realities and dreams of escape in a Chicago neighborhood.

110 pages· 18,014 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 247,062 ratings
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Girls Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about girls for the youngest readers and listeners.

Alice in Wonderland (Babylit)

Ages 2–4 · 2012

Discover colors with whimsical Wonderland characters.

I Am Scary
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I Am Scary

Ages 0–2 · 2020

A monster's scare tactics fail when a child finds it huggable.

Frankie's Magical Day

Ages 2–4 · 2018

Explore a magical day filled with whimsical words and enchanting places.

Time for School!

Ages 2–5 · 2022

Join American Girl characters on school adventures across history.

My Big Girl Undies

Ages 2–4 · 2012

Celebrate the big step from diapers to underpants with fun and excitement.

Global Baby Girls
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Global Baby Girls

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Discover baby girls' potential to change the world through vibrant global photos.

Once Upon a Potty -- Girl

Ages 2–4 · 1984

A child embarks on the potty-training journey with a relatable guide.

A Knight in Sticky Armor

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A young doctor heals toys in her backyard clinic. Discover her magical world.

My First Book of Girl Power

Ages 0–4 · 2014

Discover the power and wisdom of DC's iconic heroines.

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Girls Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about girls for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Madeline

Ages 4–8 · 1939

A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.

Hop Along Boo
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Hop Along Boo

Ages 3–7 · 2016

Embark on a dreamy journey to a cozy bedtime.

In the Tall Grass

Ages 2–8 · 2007

Tiny explorers uncover hidden wonders in a magical grass world.

The Nature Girls
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The Nature Girls

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Girls explore diverse biomes, meeting animals in vibrant settings.

Malala's Magic Pencil

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young girl's desire for a magic pencil leads her to discover the power of her own voice and the importance of education.

Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot

Ages 7–9 · 2002

A pilot's candy drop brings hope to children in blockaded Berlin.

Grace Goes to Washington

Ages 6–8 · 2019

Grace and her classmates navigate school politics, learning the complexities of serving diverse needs.

Claudia & Moth

Ages 4–6 · 2017

A girl discovers winter's beauty through art and a tiny moth.

The Three Bears

Ages 3–7 · 1973

A curious intruder disrupts a bear family's home.

Yasmin the Chef

Ages 4–6 · 2019

Yasmin must create a dish to rival her family's spicy cuisine.

Dear Girl,
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Dear Girl,

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A collection of letters to a young girl offering advice and encouragement on various aspects of life.

The Girls

Ages 3–7 · 2018

Four friends grow together, rooted in friendship despite life's changes.

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Girls Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about girls for developing and independent readers.

Grumplets and Pests

Ages 7–9 · 2019

A young girl helps her magical friends deal with mischievous creatures that feed on their happiness.

Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A coding club faces a challenge that could break their friendship during a hackathon.

Amy's Very Merry Christmas

Ages 6–8 · 2014

Can Amy bring holiday cheer to a lonely friend and find homes for guinea pigs?

Strong Is the New Pretty

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Celebrate the authentic spirit and strength of girls through powerful, candid photographs.

The Magic Storm

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A group of friends team up to solve a mystery involving a magical storm and a dragon that is eating the local electricity and magic, causing widespread power outages and disruptions to their daily lives.

The Pod and the Bog

Ages 7–9 · 2018

A young girl discovers a magical seed pod and embarks on a journey to find its origin and save it from extinction.

Allergic

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl with severe allergies seeks a pet she can keep.

Josephine Against the Sea
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Josephine Against the Sea

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A girl battles a sea creature to save her father from a magical threat.

The BFF Bucket List

Ages 9–13 · 2016

Two friends create a bucket list to save their drifting friendship, but secrets threaten everything.

The Truth About Stacey (Graphic Novel)

Ages 8–12 · 2006

New town, new challenges: Stacey faces diabetes and a rival babysitting club.

Lizzie Flying Solo

Ages 8–12 · 2019

A girl in a shelter finds hope and friendship with a pony and new friends.

A Horse for Kate

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A mysterious horse could make Kate's dream come true, but can she convince her dad?

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