fantastic book for girls
349676
This is a great book for girls, encouraging them to get into sports.  Shows a group of about 8 girls (and 2 boys) learning tennis. The kids look to be around 8 years old, but my 3 year old loves looking at the pictures and imitating swinging a tennis racquet.  The photography is beautiful and the text is very informative.  I wish there were similar books on other sports such as soccer and swimming (they do have nice ones on gymnastics and yoga).
3670083
I love this book and so do my girls. I love that there is a bible hero for young girls to look up to, written in a way that they can understand. The illustrations are wonderful.
1485736
My Reaction: I love love love this book. It brings me back to the days of middle school and high school when I was on the hunt for strong female characters. It's a book for girls of all ages (well, from 6th grade and up, though there is a caution for some violence).

The story follow a girl who has become a legend but still faces adversity because she is a GIRL. That's the only reason people don't like her. And it's made her a pretty hard woman. But through this book she learns about friendship, caring, love, and forgiveness (though it is quite subtle) and self-forgiveness.

It's a book I will hold onto for years to come so my own daughter will have a book that teaches so much.

The Technical: Henrietta is well written in every way. The cover shows a kick-ass girl who stands up for herself and has made her life without the help of a man (Her father figure person does not count in this sense!). The development of the characters was well-progressed, the pacing was good= fast when it needed and slow when it needed to be.

full review here: [...] available 4/20/2016
180313
This is a really good book for young girls. My step daughter was 12 at the time I purchased it and had just started her cycle. I know I didn't have all the answers when talking to her so we read it together. She would ask questions and it allowed me to answer without it being embarrassing to her. It allowed her to open up and feel comfortable with the changes she is currently going through. I would highly recommend.
368286
A friend of mine had this book at a knitting group our daughters attended together.  Once I looked through it that day, I knew I HAD to get it for my daughter!  It's perfect for girls age 6-7 on up.  It has given me lots of ideas for crafts I can do with all of my children (boys too!).  And all of the projects don't really require expensive materials to make.  In fact, the book encourages girls to be thrifty and find bits of materials, buttons, ribbon, etc around the house and collect them for making the crafts.

The instructions for needlepoint, which I had always thought was too intimidating, were VERY easy and broken down so well that a small child could do it easily.  I'm buying several of these to keep on hand to give as birthday gifts for young girls.

My only complaint about this book is that it isn't longer!
2716930
Great book for young girls or anyone who needs some inspiration! My daughter and I are reading it together it is excellent would recomend it highly
1332030
This book is  FANTASTIC!! I want my kids (boy and girl) to know that girls can be feminine and girly without being weak. Wanting to wear pink and sparkles does NOT equal being less than men or bad at math or anything of the sort. My daughter can - if SHE wants to - wear as much frilly sparkly stuff as she sees fit - and still be smart and strong and confident. This book is a jem. SO grateful for it. thank you!
1769763
Excellent book for young girls. My 5 year old daughter reads it over and over!
4649953
My 4 year old daughter LOVES this book.  Mostly because she can relate to Lily's excitement about her new plastic purse that plays a "jaunty tune", her glittery movie-star sunglasses, and her jingly coins.  I love it because it offers so many little lesson to discuss along the way.  We talk about how Lily could've handled things better.  We talk about why the pictures show her getting smaller and smaller (she feels remorse for her actions). We talk about how telling her parents what she had done was a great decision because they were able to help her correct her mistake.  And, we talk about what to expect at school and how to have good manners, respect, etc.  Lily is such a loveable character, and so much like my daughter that it's just natural that we both love her and this book so much!  A must have for all pre-school/early school aged girls!
3198684
I would recommend this book to all teenage girls (boys alike) who have any questions regarding female/human sexuality. The author speaks in a language  which is as friendly and entertaining as it is informative. A perfect gift  for that burgeoning daughter or niece.
3476486
This is a fantastic book filled with real life stories of a young girl who tells of her succes. It's inspiring and powerful, and is a great book for all young girls to read. The illustrations are adorable, and helps bring the stories to life. I look forward to the next book. I highly recommend it!
1789168
The world is going to be filled with girls that are kind, smart and self-assured as a result of this book. It is fantastic! Annie provides fun, caring, straight forward, practical and supportive solutions for common relationship problems at a time when genuine friendships are needed more than ever! She communicates at the girls level so well!!
2056958
I love this book. I have read it several times myself and now my granddaughter and I are reading it together. It's a great book in which to open dialogue about everything from self-image, hair, racism, boys, sex and being a black girl in a world where her beauty is over looked or demonized in tthe mainstream media. A definite reading for any girl coming of age.
3814787
I can only wish this book had exsisted when I was a junior high or high school girl.  Its very creative and it puts information in a format that young girls think in and can therefore understand.  I know there are some controversies about it. But this is a Bible Genesis through Revelations with notes added in.  This is a GREAT thing to buy for young girls.
1113848
Great book that child me would have resonated with so much. Its important for girls to see girls in science in their media and this book is a great way to encourage them sticking with science. I backed it on Kickstarter and am going to buy more to give to the young girls in my family.
745506
Great book that everyone (especially females should read)
2166628
This is a really fun, well-written "girl guide" that is conversational and accessible. It's really refreshing to read something coming from a young girl who is authentic in her voice and experiences. She doesn't have it all figured out and isn't trying to tell you how to either, she's relaying where's she come and what she's learned. This is the kind of book that young girls need to help set them up for success and empowerment.