I seem to have a bit of a problem. I cannot stop buying books for my nine-year-old daughter. She adores books as much as me, if not more so, and she'll read anything: fiction, non-fiction, recipe books...
So I thought I'd share the books I've discovered for her lately. There are some real beauties out there. Some she has already thanks to a recent birthday, and some - shhh, don't tell her, will be in her Christmas stocking.
Incidentally I have five books listed here but I could've gone on indefinitely. So I've created a Pinterest board of book gift ideas for any member of the family. I'll keep adding to it every day as I hunt out more.
NON-FICTION BOOKS IDEAS FOR CHILDREN
I say 'for children' but these first two are aimed at girls. However, that doesn't mean boys shouldn't read them.
Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World
Beautifully illustrated and written in an easily understandable way (my daughter loves it and I found it great to read, too) this is a perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in.
List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawa, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank.
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
I constantly tell my daughter she can do anything and be anyone so I loved the idea behind this book. Like the book above it introduces us to some remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, but this book includes 100 of them. From Ada Lovelace to Malala, Amelia Earhart to Michelle Obama. Described as being a "true fairy tale for heroines who definitely don't need rescuing".
FICTION
The Polar Bear Explorers' Club by Alex Bell
My daughter has already read this and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's about Stella Starflake Pearl and her three fellow explorers as they trek across the snowy Icelands and come face-to-face with frost fairies, snow queens, outlaw hideouts, unicorns, pygmy dinosaurs and carnivorous cabbages.
The Explorer by Katherine Rundell
Shortlisted for the Costa Chirldren's Book Award 2017 this is about a group of four children who find themselves in the jungle when their plane crashes.
RECIPE BOOK
Jolly Good Food: A Children's Cookbook Inspired by the Stories of Enid Blyton
Seriously, I don't know if this is a Christmas present for my daughter or myself. Written by Allegra McEvedy this has 42 recipes inspired by Enid Blyton's books.
