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I feel like I’ve seen this discussed before but can’t find anything when I search for books for girls. She likes Henry and Mudge, and Frog and Toad, etc. but I wondered if there were any books geared towards little girls that have good content also? If it’s been discussed already maybe just give me the links? Thanks so much!
My DD is 7, and we are in the same boat. She just finished Nate the Great and liked it, but it would be nice to find some books that she would really enjoy. Some other books along the lines of the ones listed are anything by Arnold Lobel – Owl at Home, Mouse Tales, etc. DD also likes Amelia Bedelia. There is also the series for Lyle Crocodile. Most of these could be for boys as well.
There is also the series of “My First Little House” books. I think they are actually geared toward read alouds to a younger child, but they may work well for a child learning to read. Perhaps someone else would know more. I was just browsing those books myself.
Cynthia Rylant (author of Henry and Mudge) has started a series about Henry’s cousin Annie and her bunny Snowball (or is it Snowbell). You might want to look at those.
The Elson Readers consist of a great compilation of stories, many of which appealed to my daughter when she read them. I love them. Also, if you think she is ready, Sarah Plain and Tall and The Courage of Sarah Noble are great bridge books to bigger chapter books. And, actually, the Little House series has *mostly* simple language and is great for reading aloud to mom…
Oh!!! These are books that would be shared, but they are so girly! Milly Molly Mandy treasury is so beautiful. We got the pastel illustrated one and it is so nice. Also, I believe Cynthia Rylant wrote some books called the Cobblestone Cousins. Those are really neat and a favorite. I remember Snowball being a favorite.
I don’t know if the Angelina or Fancy Nancy books would fit here too? We love Beatrix Potter and Brambly Hedge as well.
Here is the most recent link, and within that is 4-5 more links to other things. I think most of them are more for a 8-9 yo, though. http://simplycharlottemason.com/scmforum/topic/frustrated-with-books
We really enjoy the Beatrix Potter, James Herriot’s children stories, and the ones listed on the 5 in a row site. What about Madeline? She’s fun. We also enjoyed the early Little House stories, but love the originals. I would think that the size of the originals would discourage a beginning reader, though. =) We like the Syd Hoff, Arnold Lobel books, and others like them.
If we are going along the lines of more modern authors, there are the Ramona books by Beverly Clearly, the Junie B Jones books, Fancy Nancy, and the “color-licious” books – Pinkalicious, Purple-licious, Creamlicious, Silverlicious, etc. Those last are definitley for little girls. =)
Thanks for the ideas! Yes, the size of Little House would squelch any desire my daughter had to read something and have victory soon over reading it:)
I found a review on a book series called the Sneaky Pony Series (Book 1 is Keaker and the Sneaky Pony) that said this: This is a cute book! My daughter is […] and in the second grade though she reads on a 5th grade level. So, it was a little easy for her, but would be great for first time readers. As a mom, I really liked this book because of the main character, Keeker. She is a cute, silly little girl who loves spending time with her pony (just like my daughter!). Many kids books for this age group involve stubborn little girls who challenge authority, whine, and say hateful things. So, it’s nice for a change to have a cute fun book that my daughter and I can both agree on. I love the whole series and look forward to the release of the new one in Spring 07
So this looks promising since my daughter likes horses, and all the reviews have said how wholesome the books are (I’m pretty picky which is why I’ve stayed away from some popular series out there)
Keep them coming if you have more!
Yes, the Little House books could be intimidating. Good point. lol The Cobblestone Cousins books look great for a young reader! I hadn’t heard of them…I might get one for my dd. Thanks for sharing!
Just wanted to update my previous post. We checked out the Sneaky Pony book series I mentioned before from the library, and after reading the first one, I would not recommend these. There were times when the main character throws temper tantrums, etc., then chooses to disobey her parents with her horse, and lastly the reading level is much harder than I expected. So just make sure you preview those if those things bother you, thanks!
My younger ones all enjoyed the Days Go By series. Each book goes up a little in level, perfect if your dd is just beginning to enjoy short chapter books.
My mom bought the Smithsonian Oceanic Collection for our dc as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. It’s a collection of books about sea animals, although I’m not sure if it’s sold as a collection anymore. You may have to buy the individual books now, but they’re not expensive. It makes the animals ‘real’ with a story-telling approach and beautiful illustrations. The illustrations are so real they could almost be photographs. If your child is an animal lover, this is a wonderful collection. It features animals like the walrus, dolphin, great white shark, otter, and more. Two years later, our children are STILL reading and enjoying these books.
Blessings,
Lindsey
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