Looking for excellent children's books about strong female characters? 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.
A cursed girl must obey every command. Can she break free?
A princess must find a prince to break a sleeping curse cast on her family.
A rebellious princess seeks adventure with a powerful dragon, facing magical dangers and unexpected allies.
A castle changes, a kingdom in peril, a princess must save it.
A wealthy girl becomes a pauper at boarding school. Can kindness be her true wealth?
A mountain girl faces a contest to become a princess, risking her home and heart.
Young Elizabeth navigates court intrigue and family turmoil before her reign.
Five friends face supernatural creatures and a world-threatening mystery at summer camp.
A spirited girl transforms her strict aunts' lives in rural Maine.
A young girl discovers unexpected bravery when faced with danger.
Sturdy, inviting books about strong female characters for the youngest readers and listeners.
Discover ten women who changed history with their courage and vision.
Empower young dreamers with 1,000 words and 100 female heroes to inspire change.
Discover friendship in unexpected places with a classic tale's charm.
A lively pig's day of adventures ends with a well-earned rest.
A mother answers her child's questions about what princesses do.
A little princess resists bedtime with endless tasks. Will she ever sleep?
A princess and a dragon swap roles, sparking chaos.
A brave warrior defies tradition to save her family and country.
Illustrated read-alouds about strong female characters for preschool and elementary-age readers.
A woman defies societal norms to fight for voting rights, changing history forever.
Discover thirteen women who defied the odds and changed the world.
A girl dreams of fixing rockets and must save a prince's ship in distress.
Two girls, two paths: who finds true happiness without magic?
A daring princess faces unexpected challenges when mysterious seeds grow into something bizarre.
A farm girl dreams of a prince, but destiny has other plans.
A princess rescues her prince from a dragon.
Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.
A young girl's desire for a magic pencil leads her to discover the power of her own voice and the importance of education.
A young girl overcomes deafness and blindness to become a powerful advocate for change.
A princess defies tradition, seeking adventure over a prince's rescue.
A young girl's fascination with sharks leads her to become a renowned scientist.
Longer stories about strong female characters for developing and independent readers.
A shy farmer and his sister unexpectedly take in an imaginative orphan girl who transforms their quiet lives.
A boy's luck changes when a girl and a flying machine lead him on a quest for a stolen treasure.
A timid princess faces monsters to save her sister and kingdom.
A young warrior must clear her name and reclaim a stolen castle amidst betrayal and danger.
A girl braves the desert to lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution.
Counselors face homesick campers; can books save the summer?
Blind and deaf, a young girl defies the odds with a teacher's help.
A break turns adventurous with mischief, a movie star, and a mysterious stranger.
A girl defies all odds to play professional baseball in a male-dominated world.
The story of a young girl who overcomes her deafness and blindness to achieve greatness
A curious girl discovers a machine that sparks a future of digital innovation.
A girl with a dangerous gift must navigate a colony on the brink of conflict.
