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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2

By Regan McMahon, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 6+

Stunning collection spotlights more bold girls and women.

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Jeanne W.
Jeanne W. Parent of 10 and 12-year-old
May 18, 2021
age 5+

So many ways to see success

I love the Rebel Girls anthologies. They provide so many relatable examples of ways ordinary people can impact the world. My younger daughter's copies of these are annotated with sticky notes marking which ones she's read. I love her having access to so many examples of women and girls with agency, making their marks on the world. These books are great for boys and girls.

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What's the Story?

GOOD NIGHT STORIES OF REBEL GIRLS 2 offers 100 stories and portraits of girls and women from around the world who have accomplished great things. Politicians, royalty, scientists, doctors, entertainers, athletes, writers, painters, warriors -- the range is vast. There are historical figures, such as Queen Nefertiti of Egypt and Sojourner Truth, and contemporary girls and women, including Afghan graffiti artist Shamsia Hassani, Japanese skateboarding champ Sky Brown, and Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti, the first person to brew coffee in outer space!

Is It Any Good?

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This lively, kid-friendly collection of stories about bold female innovators and barrier breakers is informative, entertaining, and inspiring. The brief biographical sketches are quick and easy to read (many start with "Once upon a time ...") and full of fun facts to spark the interest of young readers. Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 makes a wonderful read-aloud, perfect for savoring a few stories at a time. But strong independent readers, both girls and boys, may devour the whole book swiftly on their own, since the stories are so fascinating and the accompanying portraits so compelling.

Positive messages abound in these inspiring profiles, with takeaways like follow your dreams, don't take no for an answer, and you can be whatever you want to be if you work hard, never give up, and don't listen to anyone who tells you that you can't do something because you're a girl.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the extraordinary girls and women in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2. Which are your favorites? Who inspires you the most?

  • How do you think the artists chose a certain detail to emphasize in each portrait? If someone drew a picture of you, what do you think the artist would include to show what's special about you or something you've done?

  • Draw a picture of a girl or woman who's done great things that you know about.

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