For Kids: Girls of the World by Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler | Empowering Girls To Do More Than Ever Before
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GIRLS · EMPOWERMENT · Picture Book
Girls of the World
Doing More than ever before
by Linsey Davis, Michael Tyler, Illustrated by Lucy Fleming
Published by Zonderkidz
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Encourage children to use their voices, talents, and intelligence to help the world and raise awareness of girls and all the amazing things they do! An inspiration for readers of all ages, New York Times bestseller Girls of the World: Doing More Than Ever Before calls attention to the truth that it’s never too soon to become aware of and speak up about things that are important to you. Now is the perfect time for girls to show the world just who they are and what they’re capable of!
Written by ABC News anchor and bestselling author Linsey Davis, together with co-author Michael Tyler, Girls of the World invites us to celebrate the equality and fairness we should all experience. It encourages girls to be strong, brave, and curious about the world and their place in it.
Girls of the World:
Features inspiring, motivating rhymes from Emmy award-winning ABC News anchor and New York Times bestselling authors Linsey Davis and Michael Tyler
Includes whimsical illustrations by bestselling artist Lucy Fleming
Is a great read-aloud for children ages 4-8
Has a message that celebrates equality, fairness, and is meant to spur girls (and boys) on to be brave and take their place in a challenging world
Concludes with a personal note from Linsey Davis
My Thoughts:
This darling book cheers little girls to believe in their dreams, use their voices, talents and ingenuity to change the world. It celebrates women who’ve pioneered change and equality while encouraging young hearts and minds to do the same.
I loved the illustrations in the book and the heart behind it that tells my daughter to dream big and reach for the stars, that she is capable of great things and making an impact on the world. But I was sadly disappointed that this book held no faith content whatsoever. While there is a focus on speaking up for oneself, bravery, courage, strength, teamwork and resourcefulness within the pages, it has a secular message. I was hoping this book would encourage my daughter to become who God wants her to be, challenge her to know He created her as a strong woman, capable, kind and courageous and has big plans for her, but alas, there’s no such message or mention of God, at all.
So, if you’re looking for a book whose illustrations are adorable, diverse and inclusive while the message is inspiring but not necessarily faith-based, this may be the book for you.
