20 Best Books For Girls (2023 Update)

Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! with all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (medical consultant: cara natterson, md.) you'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the the care & keeping of you 2! american girl publishing inc our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! with all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. (medical consultant: cara natterson, md.) you'll find answers to questions about your changing body, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between. once you feel comfortable with what's happening, you'll be ready to move on to the the care & keeping of you 2!

The daring book for girls is the manual for everything that girls need to know—and that doesn't mean sewing buttonholes! whether it's female heroes in history, secret note-passing skills, science projects, friendship bracelets, double dutch, cats cradle, the perfect cartwheel or the eternal mystery of what boys are thinking, this book has it all. but it's not just a guide to giggling at sleepovers—although that's included, of course! whether readers consider themselves tomboys, girly-girls, or a little bit of both, this book is every girl's invitation to adventure.

From grammy-award winning musical artist natalie grant comes the glimmer girls! you'll meet 10-year-old twins mia and maddie and their sidekick little sister, lulu, as they embark on international adventure and mischief thanks to their famous mom who travels all over the world singing beautiful songs. this collection includes the first three books in the series–a perfect gift for the faithgirlz in your life! in miracle in music city, join the glimmer girls as they embark on an adventure in their hometown of nashville, tennessee! there's a bit of mystery to solve for mia, maddie, lulu, and the nanny miss julie too, when the main item in a benefit auction goes missing. in light up new york, travel with the glimmer girls to the big apple! gloria has been asked to perform a concert in times square and the whole family joins her. miss julia immediately starts planning a sightseeing trip for the sisters that will be better than all the rest, but plans never turn out exactly as they imagine when the glimmer girls are involved. so, what happens when sibling rivalry, random acts of kindness, and a little mystery all meet up at some of the most famous sights in new york city? in london art chase, join the glimmer girls on an international adventure as they travel to london to watch their mom–famous singer gloria glimmer–perform. but on a day trip to the national gallery, maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny miss julia, on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair. will the glimmer girls save the day? and will maddie find what makes her shine? look for a dolphin wish, another adventure-filled book in the glimmer girls series as well as the companion devotional from natalie grant, glimmer and shine: 365 devotions to inspire.

A new york times bestsellerthis sequel to the sensational new york times bestseller, good night stories for rebel girls, showcases 100 brand-new bedtime stories of incredible women throughout history and around the world. – in this book, readers will embark on an empowering journey through 100 new bedtime stories, featuring the adventures of extraordinary women through the ages, such as: agatha christie, writer angela merkel, chancellor audrey hepburn, actress beyoncé, singer, songwriter, and businesswoman georgia o'keeffe, painter katherine johnson, computer scientist madam c. j. walker, businesswoman madonna, singer, songwriter, and businesswoman oprah winfrey, tv host, actress, and businesswoman sojourner truth, activist – the unique narrative style of good night – stories for rebel girls transforms each biography into a fairytale, filling readers with wonder and a burning curiosity to know moreabout each hero. – after the release of good night stories for rebel girls, the passionate community of supporters, spanning 70+ countries, wrote in to suggest the rebel girls who inspired them. as a result, the stories in volume 2 are entirely crowd-sourced and boasts a brand-new graphic design, a glossary, and full-page, full-color portraits of each subject, created by the best female artists of our time.

New york times best-selling series of books for children – ivy + bean – ivy and bean, two friends who never meant to like each other: this boxed set, ivy and bean boxed set: books 7-9 continues the story of these two spunky characters. it includes the third of three books in the ivy and bean series. – author annie barrows talks about her award-winning ivy + bean series: one of the big problems of being a kid is that your parents often try to make you play with people you don't really like. my parents were forever trying to get me to like the kids of their friends. these kids were often weird. i didn't want to play with them. it was a problem. – ivy and bean are very different: bean is loud and wild and goofy. she loves to be involved in games and poke her nose in other people's business. ivy is quiet and full of ideas. she spends most of her time learning how to be a witch. each girl thinks the other one is weird. each girl thinks she could never be friends with the other. especially because their parents keep nagging them about it. but sometimes opposites can become the best of friends because they're opposites. wouldn't it be cool if ivy and bean found the solution to global warming? wouldn't it be especially cool if the solution was shimmering pink goo in a test-tube and all the famous scientists in the world wished they had thought of it first? it's science fair time at emerson school, and all the kids are supposed to find a way to cool down the earth. some kids are planting trees. some kids are holding their breath for a very, very long time. some kids are doing interesting things with vacuum cleaners. but what should ivy and bean do? something with explosions? something with ropes? something with ice cubes? or maybe something very, very quiet . . . book 8: ivy + bean: no news is good news: ivy and bean need some money. ten dollars, to be exact. never mind what for. don't even ask. okay, it's for cheese. two bags of lowfat belldeloon cheese in a special just-for-you serving size. don't ask why. but ten dollars is a lot of money. how are bean and ivy going to make ten dollars? should they babysit? eww, diapers. no. should they wash the car? they're not allowed to touch the car. no. should they write a newspaper about their neighbors and sell it? yes. great idea-and easy too! all ivy and bean have to do is snoop around pancake court and gets some news. it's very interesting what you can find out if you look in your neighbors' windows. it's even more interesting when the neighbors read about it in the newspaper. – book 9: ivy + bean make the rules: it's spring break, and bean's older sister, nancy, is going to girl power 4-ever camp, where she will do crafts and dance and first aid and other secret things that bean will never know about because you have to be eleven to go to girl power 4-ever camp. bean doesn't care. she doesn't want to go to camp. she wouldn't go even if they begged her. so ha. so ha ha. so-wait a second! bean and ivy can make their own camp, their own better camp. it's camp flaming arrow, where crafts include escaping, dance includes thumbtacks, first aid includes zombies, and counselors ivy and bean make the rules. – if you and your child liked junie b. jones, magic tree house books, and princess in black; you'll love ivy & bean.

"this thoughtful advice book will guide you through the next steps of growing up. with illustrations and expert contributors, this book covers new questions about periods, your growing body, peer pressure, personal care, and more! cara natterson for girls 10 and up, the care & keeping of you 2 follows up the original bestseller with even more in-depth details about the physical and emotional changes you're going through"–

The instant usa today best seller! celebrate your love of the iconic 1980s sitcom with this charming board book that fans will want to share with the youngest readers at bedtime. dorothy, blanche, and rose are having a sleepover! and, of course, they are having too much fun to go to sleep. as ma tries to get them to settle down, the girls enjoy some cheesecake in the kitchen, try on their dress-up clothes, sing and dance, and say goodnight to their friends stan and miles. finally, after taking a bath and putting on their pj's, they all squeeze into bed and listen to one of ma's sicily stories before they drift off together. illustrated with bright and charming art, full of easter eggs and nods to iconic show gags–from st. olaf to shady pines–goodnight, girls will simultaneously delight kids and adults.

One of time magazine’s 100 best ya books of all time – new york times bestsellera modern-day classic from newbery medalist jerry spinelli, this beloved celebration of individuality is now an original movie on disney+! and don't miss the author's highly anticipated new novel, dead wednesday! from the day she arrives at quiet mica high in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “stargirl, stargirl.” she captures leo borlock’ s heart with just one smile. she sparks a school-spirit revolution with just one cheer. the students of mica high are enchanted. at first. then they turn on her. stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different, and leo, panicked and desperate with love, urges her to become the very thing that can destroy her: normal. in this celebration of nonconformity, newbery medalist jerry spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love.don’t miss the sequel, love, stargirl, as well as the warden’s daughter, a novel about another girl who can't help but stand out. “spinelli is a poet of the prepubescent. . . . no writer guides his young characters, and his readers, past these pitfalls and challenges and toward their futures with more compassion.” —the new york times

A rollicking read-aloud and terrific read-to-myself story, full of complete with backmatter about isabella's favorite women throughout history! a new york times bestseller! she takes a wild ride–and discovers the sky's the limit! who is your hero? isabella's include u.s. astronaut sally ride, activist rosa parks, and sharpshooter annie oakley–but there's no bigger hero than isabella's own mommy! join isabella on an adventure of discovery–and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self. – this story…speaks frankly about self-identity and self affirmation as isabella decides at the end that she is actually herself…because she possesses the best parts of all of the women she looks up to.–fore – word magazine – the colorful mixed-media artwork reinforces the fanciful, upbeat tone of the book. use this story to ignite young readers' interest in women's history. –school library journal – my name is not isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including: silver fore – word book of the year award for picture books – gold moonbeam children's book award – gold independent publisher book award – amelia bloomer list – a great choice if looking for: feminist books for little girls and boys – supreme court justices biographies for kids

A true story from raina telgemeier, the #1 new york times bestselling, multiple eisner award-winning author of smile, sisters, drama, and ghosts raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. it soon becomes clear that raina's tummy trouble isn't going away… and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. what's going on? raina telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming, and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courage to face — and conquer — her fears.

Age range 12+ the new gut-wrenching epic from the new york times bestselling author of sky in the deep. for as long as she can remember, tova has lived among the svell, the people who found her washed ashore as a child and used her for her gift as a truthtongue. her own home and clan are long-faded memories, but the sacred symbols and staves inked over every inch of her skin mark her as one who can cast t ehr une stones and see into the future. she has found a fragile place among those who fear her, but when two clans to the east bury their age-old blood feud and join together as one, her world is dangerous close to collapse. for the first time in generations, the leaders of the svell are divided. should they maintain peace or go to war with the allied clans to protect their newfound power? and when their chieftain looks to tova to cast the stones, she sets into motion a series of events that will not only change the landscape of the mainland forever but will give her something she believed she could never have again — a home.

One of oprah's favorite things 2022! common sense selection for books (common sense media) 2022 national parenting product award winner book riot must-read october children's book release "i have always wanted my daughters to think outside the box. reading rebel girls has taught them to do just that." – kristen bell, actor and author 100 inspiring young changemakers, the newest addition to the best-selling good night stories for rebel girls collection, shines a spotlight on extraordinary young women making their mark on the world today. readers of all ages will be inspired by the fascinating stories of well-known women like greta thunberg, bethany hamilton, bindi irwin, zendaya, and the linda lindas. they'll also meet up-and-coming powerhouses like inventor vinisha umashankar, sustainable fashion designer marine serre, stuntwoman sadiqua bynum, filmmaker taegen yardley, poet alexandra huynh, and environmental activist helena gualinga. the girls and women in the book come from different countries and backgrounds yet they all share a common goal: making the world a better place. barrier-breaking performer keke palmer became the youngest talk show host in us history. entrepreneur mikaila ulmer founded a lemonade company to help save honeybees. brazilian skateboarder rayssa leal turned a hobby into an olympic dream. and british body positivity advocate megan jayne crabbe and indigenous artist te manaia jennings inspire kids to keep their minds healthy. with a foreword by conservationist and tv personality bindi irwin, 100 inspiring young changemakers features the work of authors, artists, and editors aged 30 and under. each story is told in the whimsical fairy tale style that has made this series a success and is paired with a bold, full-page portrait created by young female and nonbinary artists from around the world. this enchanting collection encourages girls everywhere to dream big, starting small!

***an instant new york times and usa today bestseller*** fans of gone girl and the girl on the train will thrill at “the perfect page-turner to start your summer” (people, book of the week): luckiest girl alive—described by reese witherspoon as “one of those reads you just can’t put down!” “loved gone girl? knoll hits it out of the park.” —fort worth star-telegram her perfect life is a perfect lie.as a teenager at the prestigious bradley school, ani fanelli endured a shocking, public humiliation that left her desperate to reinvent herself. now, with a glamorous job, expensive wardrobe, and handsome blue blood fiancé, she’s this close to living the perfect life she’s worked so hard to achieve. but ani has a secret. there’s something else buried in her past that still haunts her, something private and painful that threatens to bubble to the surface and destroy everything. with a singular voice and twists you won’t see coming, luckiest girl alive explores the unbearable pressure that so many women feel to “have it all” and introduces a heroine whose sharp edges and cutthroat ambition have been protecting a scandalous truth, and a heart that's bigger than it first appears. the question remains: will breaking her silence destroy all that she has worked for—or, will it at long last, set ani free?

In this first book of her series, catching waves on her board, joss is all in, 100%. when the surf's up, she pops out her hearing aid, hops on her board, and paddles into the waves. joss is stoked to enter a surfing video contest with her surf sister sofia and murph the surfing bulldog. if she can master a killer aerial like the frontside air and get her brother dylan to catch it on video, maybe she'd even have a shot at winning. but dylan throws her a curve: he dares her to try out for the cheer team. no way joss can't see herself as a cheerleader. (what's with those ginormous hairbows, anyway?) she's 100% surfer girl, and dylan knows it! still, if she takes him up on his dare, then maybe he'll help her with her video it's worth a try, right? 152 pages. paperback. author: erin falligant.

In a blink of an eye, four best friends all get their biggest wish–they're whisked off to never land, home to tinker bell and her fairy friends. a great gift for readers ages 6-10, this attractive box contains four never girls adventures–wedding wings, the woods beyond, a pinch of magic, and far from shore.

From youtube sensation zoella comes a debut coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures what it means to grow up and fall in love in today's digital world. "girl online "is the first book to be published by keywords press, an imprint under simon & schuster dedicated to today's digital stars. "i have this dream that, secretly, all teenage girls feel exactly like me. that would be awesome. but until that day, i'm going to keep it real on this blog and keep it unreal in "real" life." penny has a secret. under the alias girlonline, penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her quirky family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. when things go from bad to worse at school, her parents accept an opportunity to whisk the family away for christmas at the waldorf astoria in new york city. there, she meets noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming american. suddenly penny is falling in love–and capturing every moment she spends with "brooklyn boy" on her blog. but noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin penny's cover–and her closest friendship–forever. award-winning and influential youtube vlogger zoe sugg delivers a heartfelt coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures the highs and lows of first love, friendship, and growing up in the digital age.

From youtube sensation zoella comes a debut coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures what it means to grow up and fall in love in today's digital world. "girl online "is the first book to be published by keywords press, an imprint under simon & schuster dedicated to today's digital stars. "i have this dream that, secretly, all teenage girls feel exactly like me. that would be awesome. but until that day, i'm going to keep it real on this blog and keep it unreal in "real" life." penny has a secret. under the alias girlonline, penny blogs her hidden feelings about friendship, boys, high school drama, her quirky family, and the panic attacks that have begun to take over her life. when things go from bad to worse at school, her parents accept an opportunity to whisk the family away for christmas at the waldorf astoria in new york city. there, she meets noah, a gorgeous, guitar-strumming american. suddenly penny is falling in love–and capturing every moment she spends with "brooklyn boy" on her blog. but noah has a secret, too, one that threatens to ruin penny's cover–and her closest friendship–forever. award-winning and influential youtube vlogger zoe sugg delivers a heartfelt coming-of-age novel that perfectly captures the highs and lows of first love, friendship, and growing up in the digital age.

Don’t miss this laugh out loud romantic comedy, now with exclusive brand-new 80-page story! rachel summers loves a to-do list: boyfriend, flat, great job. not on the list: being dumped. best friends emelie and matthew ride to her rescue with an entirely new kind of list – the single girl’s to-do list. rachel doesn’t know it, but it will take her on all kinds of wild adventures – and get her in some romantic pickles too. and then it won't be a case of what but who she decides to tick off: mr. bendy yoga instructor, mr. teenage sweetheart, mr. persistent ex, mr. deeply unsuitable. the single girl’s to-do list gives rachel the perfect heartbreak cure – and proves love is out there if you’re willing to take a chance. praise for lindsey kelk ‘witty, funny, warm and wise’ marian keyes, bestselling author of grown ups ‘so funny, so romantic, so charming’ beth o’leary, bestelling author of the flatshare ‘an absolute joy!… genuinely funny, engaging and sparkly’ jane fallon, bestselling author of worst idea ever ‘swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ giovanna fletcher, bestselling author of some kind of wonderful ‘sparkles on the page like champagne in the glass’ milly johnson, sunday times bestselling author of my one true north

Don’t miss this laugh out loud romantic comedy, now with exclusive brand-new 80-page story! rachel summers loves a to-do list: boyfriend, flat, great job. not on the list: being dumped. best friends emelie and matthew ride to her rescue with an entirely new kind of list – the single girl’s to-do list. rachel doesn’t know it, but it will take her on all kinds of wild adventures – and get her in some romantic pickles too. and then it won't be a case of what but who she decides to tick off: mr. bendy yoga instructor, mr. teenage sweetheart, mr. persistent ex, mr. deeply unsuitable. the single girl’s to-do list gives rachel the perfect heartbreak cure – and proves love is out there if you’re willing to take a chance. praise for lindsey kelk ‘witty, funny, warm and wise’ marian keyes, bestselling author of grown ups ‘so funny, so romantic, so charming’ beth o’leary, bestelling author of the flatshare ‘an absolute joy!… genuinely funny, engaging and sparkly’ jane fallon, bestselling author of worst idea ever ‘swoops you up and fills your heart with such joy’ giovanna fletcher, bestselling author of some kind of wonderful ‘sparkles on the page like champagne in the glass’ milly johnson, sunday times bestselling author of my one true north

With enough lunch for three, mr. magee and his dog dee head out to the sea. but what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when onel playful whale decides to say hello. soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! how will they get down? who will come to their rescue? and when will they ever get to eat lunch? magee is a great read-aloud, sure to provide fits of giggles.