The world of children’s literature has long been dominated by the genre of fiction. Non-fiction books have been sidelined to the realm of being of entirely ‘educational’. This has limited the exploration of strong female figures in non-fiction writing. ‘Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls’ provides much-needed relief from the monopoly of fantasy writing or the constant trope of the princess in children’s literature.
The book comes with an astounding collection of 100 stories of inspirational and powerful women role models from all walks of life. These women come from a myriad of periods – ranging from the past to the present. There is also no limit as to which fields they represent, presenting dynamic women from the fields of science, sports, social work, literature and politics to name a few.
Accompanying these wonderful stories are portraits of each of these women painted by 60 female artists across the globe in varying art style. This collection is a powerhouse of female role models for children to look up to and read about. These women represent an amazing range of careers and ethnicities and have been portrayed beautifully. The thoughtfulness and sensitivity behind the production make it a book worth treasuring and re-reading time and time again.
Zakir Hussain can be considered India’s most famous tabla player. Beginning his relationship with music at the age of 3, when he learnt to play the mridang, he has inspired countless budding musicians. He began playing concerts at the age of 12 and has since performed an average of 150 concerts a year ...
Lego began production of their popular interlocking plastic bricks in 1949. Since then, they have risen to become one of the most powerful brands in the world, found in a majority of urban households. Their selling point has always been that a child can use their imagination to create just about anythin ...
The ‘Toca Kitchen 2’ app allows children to be the head chef in their own restaurant, without all the fuss and mess! Users have the opportunity to work with ingredients they ordinarily may not have access to or a chance to cook with. Their imaginations can run wild as they cook with a variety of ing ...
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt come together in ‘Onward’ as a pair of elf brothers living in a mythical world inhabited by mystical creatures. This world was previously run entirely on magic, however, technology and modern innovations have taken over, pushing magic aside. Pratt plays the role of Bar ...
