Looking for books for little girls to add to their summer reading list? You’re in the right place!
When I was a little girl, I spent most of my days with my head buried inside of a book.
I loved to read, and learned so much about myself and others from books.
I’ll never forget the first time I read All-of-a-Kind Family. It taught me was like to be a part of a big Jewish family in turn of the century New York.
The enchanting Island of the Blue Dolphins kept me up at night dreaming about what I would do if I were Karana. Imagine being left alone on an island!
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great, and really anything from Judy Blume, was my reading staple. I knew that I could always depend on Sheila Tubman, Peter, and Fudge for laughs.
My parents encouraged and supported my love of reading by taking me to the library whenever I wanted to go. They gave me money for books, and left me alone when I needed to finish up a chapter.
They really let me decide what I wanted to read, and rarely gave suggestions or offered their opinions. It was fine back then because there wasn’t as much access to inappropriate reading material, but now is totally different.
Parents have to stay on top of what their kids are reading, and really, we need to be engaged with their books, too.
There’s so much conflict happening in the world right now, and a lot of it has to do with a lack of empathy and understanding about others.
Although information is so much more readily available than it was when I was growing up, it seems like folks are less understanding and kind, and I believe it’s because we really don’t know about each other.
Books Open the World Up
It’s super easy to live in a bubble nowadays, and only consume the same type of content over and over again. I don’t want my daughter to live in a bubble, though.
She’s 7 years old now, and I really want to spend this summer preparing her for the 2nd grade. We’re about to start getting into a tricky time of a girl’s life.
It’s when the “mean girl” traits start coming out, the self doubt starts creeping in, and our babies start becoming more aware of themselves as little girls. I want Ayva to be prepared for all of that, and I know that books can help.
I’ve curated this list of books for little girls to help children ages 6 – 8 discover more about themselves and others.
The themes covered are ones that are most important for this age.
Read these books with your daughters, and talk to them about the issues presented in the book.
Don’t forget to share what it was like for you as a little girl. Talk about the ups and the downs, so that your girl can know she’s not alone with some of the uncertainty that she might be feeling as she grows up.
Summer Reading List for Little Girls
Identity
Knowing where she comes from is an important part of helping a little girl grow into a strong, confident woman.
Friendship
Friendships can be tricky. Take the time to help your little girl learn to be a good friend, and what to expect of their friends.
Kindness
Learning to treat others well is an important lesson for girls.
Self Confidence
It’s never too early to teach a little girl how to be confident.
For Little Girls and Their Mamas
These are books that Mamas can read with their girls over the summer to spark really interesting conversations.
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