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$2085
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1980
The Paper Bag Princess
A princess rescues her prince from a dragon.
32 pages· 555 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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A funny fairy-tale role reversal$21.95Save 5%
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Books About Girls and Women · 3,548 titles considered
The Best Books About Girls and Women for Kids
By the Bookroo EditorsUpdated July 24, 2026
Girls in books have rescued princes, crossed galaxies, challenged unfair laws, solved impossible equations, and occasionally moved objects with their minds. Women have done much the same in real life—telekinesis excepted. The richest books about girls and women make room for bold public victories and quieter discoveries: finding a voice, choosing a path, sustaining a friendship, or refusing the role someone else has assigned.
Drawing from Bookroo’s collection of 3,548 books about girls and women, our editors selected enduring fiction, joyful read-alouds, memoir, and true stories of artists, activists, scientists, and pioneers. Begin with our 10 favorites, then browse the age shelves or follow a related topic toward the kind of heroine or history your reader wants next.
The Shortlist
Our 10 Favorite Books About Girls and Women
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$1797
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1991
Amazing Grace
A young girl dreams of playing the lead role in her school play despite others doubting her.
32 pages· 711 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Believing a role can belong to you$18.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017
Malala's Magic Pencil
By Malala Yousafzai, Kerascoet (Illustrator)
A young girl's desire for a magic pencil leads her to discover the power of her own voice and the importance of education.
40 pages· 897 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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A gentle introduction to Malala$17.99Save 6%
Hardcover
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Hidden Figures
By Margot Lee Shetterly, Laura Freeman (Illustrator)
Four women defy racial and gender barriers to launch men into space.
40 pages· 1,407 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Women in STEM and teamwork$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018
Mae Among the Stars
By Roda Ahmed, Stasia Burrington (Illustrator)
A young girl dreams of becoming an astronaut and seeing Earth from space.
40 pages· 610 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Young space dreamers$19.99Save 5%
Hardcover
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$958
Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2022
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
By Rebel Girls
A first gallery of artists, athletes, inventors, and activists who refused to stay inside the lines.
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Board book
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1962
A Wrinkle in Time
By Madeleine L'Engle · Book #1 in the Time Quintet series
A stormy night, a mysterious stranger, and a quest through time to find a missing father.
247 pages· 49,244 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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A flawed, courageous science-fiction heroine$8.99Save 5%
Paperback
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 1988
Matilda
By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
A young girl discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to defend herself against her cruel parents and the evil headmistress of her school.
240 pages· 40,056 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
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Bookish children ready to outwit a bully$9.99Save 4%
Paperback
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$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2014
Brown Girl Dreaming
A young girl finds her voice amidst the echoes of Jim Crow and Civil Rights awakening.
Coretta Scott King Award (2015)Newbery Honor (2015)Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (2015)Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2015)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2014)The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2015)
366 pages· 30,215 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Finding a voice through verse$12.99Save 4%
Paperback
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$1900
Chapter Book · Ages 11–16 · 1868
Little Women
Four sisters navigate life's challenges while awaiting their father's return from war.
816 pages· 184,747 words· Est. 17 hour read
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A classic about sisters and ambition$20.00Save 5%
Hardcover
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Board Books Celebrating Girls and Women
Sturdy first introductions to curious girls, loving families, and remarkable women for babies and toddlers ages 0–3.
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$799
This Little Trailblazer
Ages 3–5 · 2017
Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.
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$1599
Audrey Hepburn
Ages 2–4 · 2015
Discover how a dream led Audrey Hepburn from war-torn Europe to Hollywood stardom.
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$1599
Big Words for Fearless Girls
Ages 3–6 · 2019
Empower young dreamers with 1,000 words and 100 female heroes to inspire change.
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$999
A Little Princess
Ages 2–6 · 2017
Discover friendship in unexpected places with a classic tale's charm.
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$1599
Marie Curie
Ages 2–4 · 2016
Discover Marie Curie's journey from childhood dreams to groundbreaking scientific achievements.
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$1999
Olivia
Ages 2–5 · 2000
A lively pig's day of adventures ends with a well-earned rest.
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$899
Dream Big, Little One
Ages 0–3 · 2018
Discover 18 women who defied odds and changed history.
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$999
Thank You, God, for Mommy
Ages 2–5 · 2011
A little panda thanks God for the love and care of his mommy.
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$1095
Hair Like Mine
Ages 1–12 · 2015
A girl seeks someone with hair like hers, discovering uniqueness along the way.
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$699
Why I Love My Daddy
Ages 3–7 · 2006
Discover why daddies are adored through children's heartfelt words and animal illustrations.
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$599
My Little Golden Book About Dolly Parton
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Discover how a girl from humble beginnings became a legendary entertainer and advocate.
Graphic Nov.
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$599
My Little Golden Book About Betty White
Ages 2–5 · 2021
Discover the inspiring journey of television icon Betty White in this delightful biography for young readers.
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Picture Books About Girls and Women
Funny heroines, barrier breakers, artists, athletes, and big dreamers for read-aloud listeners ages 3–8.
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$595
Yasmin the Builder
Ages 4–6 · 2018
A class of students work together to build a city using various materials.
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$599
The Camping Trip
Ages 5–7 · 2014
A young girl goes on a camping trip with her friends and their ponies, learning about responsibility and friendship along the way.
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$1189
Sacagawea and the Bravest Deed
Ages 5–7 · 2002
A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.
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$1699
Harriet Tubman
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions during the Civil War.
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$999
Hi, Jack!
Ages 4–8 · 2019
A story about a mischievous boy named Jack and his adventures with his friends Rex and the Lady.
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$1999
Pocket Full of Colors
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A visionary artist defies norms, painting a vibrant world in a monochrome industry.
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$1899
She Persisted Around the World
Ages 4–8 · 2018
Discover thirteen women who defied the odds and changed the world.
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$1599
Emmeline Pankhurst
Ages 4–8 · 2017
A young dreamer fights for women's voting rights, changing history.
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$899
Elizabeth Leads the Way
Ages 6–10 · 2008
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
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$1999
Madeline
Ages 4–8 · 1939
A young girl named Madeline has her appendix removed and her friends want to have the same experience.
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$1899
Me & Mama
Ages 4–8 · 2020
A rainy day reveals the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter.
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$1799
Hop Along Boo
Ages 3–7 · 2016
Embark on a dreamy journey to a cozy bedtime.
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Girl-Led Chapter Books & Middle Grade
Adventures, memoirs, classics, and coming-of-age stories about girls finding their gifts and shaping their worlds, for ages 6–12.
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$2000
To Kill a Mockingbird
Ages 12–18 · 1960
A lawyer defends an innocent man in a town gripped by prejudice.
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$1699
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Ages 8–13
A cyclone whisks Dorothy to Oz. Can she find her way home amidst magical chaos?
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$1699
The Secret Garden
Ages 8–12
A lonely girl discovers a hidden garden with a mysterious key.
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$1999
The Girl Who Drank the Moon
Ages 10–14 · 2016
A witch raises a magical child, unaware of the looming threats and a young man's quest to end her life.
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$999
Little House in the Big Woods
Ages 7–11 · 1932
A young girl and her family live in a log cabin in the Big Woods of Wisconsin during the late 19th century.
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$999
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Ages 10–14 · 1976
A family's land is their lifeblood amidst racism and turmoil.
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$999
Ella Enchanted
Ages 8–12 · 1997
A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?
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$899
Echo Mountain
Ages 9–13 · 2020
In the wilderness, Ellie seeks healing secrets to save her comatose father.
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$1999
Out of My Mind
Ages 10–14 · 2010
A voiceless girl finds a way to be heard.
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$1799
Number the Stars
Ages 10–12 · 1989
A young girl helps hide her friend from Nazi forces in occupied Denmark.
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$999
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Ages 10–13
Alone on a desolate island, a girl battles nature and wild dogs for survival.
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$1999
Because of Winn-Dixie
Ages 8–11 · 2000
A young girl navigates a new town and a new life with the help of a stray dog she adopts.
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