Inspirational Books

I'm always on the look out for books that my kids will enjoy reading and will learn something from. I have three daughters aged 8, 6 and 1 and I want them to aim high and be confident that they can achieve their dreams. Kids, like adults, are inspired by stories that they hear or read. I wanted to share with you three inspirational books that my elder two daughters, Mini Me 1 and Mini Me 2 have enjoyed reading, and I'm sure Mini Me 3 will do soon!

For The Right To Learn - Malala Yousafzai's Story

This is a beautifully illustrated book which tells Malala's story in a way which is easy for kids to understand. Mini Me 1 and Mini Me 2 were shocked to know that in some parts of the world girls are not allowed to learn. I felt sad that they are now starting to find that women are still treated unfairly but at the same time I don't want them to take their lives for granted.

There is a photo of Malala at the back which my daughters liked because it assured them that this was indeed a true story. The book was written by Rebecca Langston-George and illustrated by Janna Bock. It's available in both hardback and paperback and can be ordered from Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Right-Learn-Yousafzais-Encounter-Nonfiction/dp/1491465565

Little People, Big Dreams - Maya Angelou

A good friend of mine, who is also Mini Me 1's godmother, bought this for her for her birthday. It's a little simple for an 8 year old but still enjoyable and an important story for kids to know. Maya Angelou's life was quite traumatic at times but this book explains difficult events in a way that kids can understand without being traumatised.

I think it's important for little girls (and even boys!) to know how struggles can be overcome and that you can be anything that you want to be. This book was written by Lisabeth Kaiser and illustrated by Leire Salaberria. It's available to order from Amazon in hardback https://www.amazon.co.uk/Maya-Angelou-Little-People-Dreams/dp/1847808905/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1506550753&sr=1-7&keywords=little+people+big+dreams There are also other books in the Little People, Big Dreams series, including Audrey Hepburn, Coco Chanel and Agatha Christie.

Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World

I saw this book in a bookshop recently and just had to buy it for my daughters. It's full of fantastic facts about amazing women who achieved great things by using their talents and following their dreams. It has lovely illustrations and the way it's set out is fun to read, with lots of little facts and speech bubbles.

The fantastically great women in the book include Amelia Earhart, Emmeline Pankhurst, Coco Chanel, Rosa Parks, Frida Kahlo and several more. I have to admit that I learned a lot too! Since getting the book last week Mini Me 1 had read it several times and Mini Me 2 has begged me to read a few stories from it every night. She loves the inspirational quotes at the back too and reads these to herself.

The book is available in both hardback and paperback but I got hardback as I know this will be read a lot over the years! It's available to order from Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fantastically-Great-Women-Changed-World/dp/1408894408/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1506550753&sr=1-1&keywords=little+people+big+dreams

If there are any other books that you know of which are must-reads for little girls (or even little boys) then please share and let me know.

MummyImperfect x