Children's Books We Read for Women's History Month

Not just for daughters. Not just for schools. For every child. Any day. Learn better. Play smarter. | [View this email in your browser]( Parenting made simpler. Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. Be a Plinkit Pro Thank you for reading! This newsletter is made possible through Plinkit Pro membership support. Please consider being a [PLINKIT PRO]( if you aren't already, to enjoy access to all our expert guidance and events. No ads. No sponsored content. Just original, time-saving, practical insights written in partnership with the best child development experts. Or, [email us](mailto:hello@myplinkit.com) to find out how your entire school or workplace can benefit from [PLINKIT PRO.]( [BE A PLINKIT PRO]( Children's Books We Read for Women's History Month - For All Kids Women’s History Month isn’t just for our daughters. Nor should it be only for school assemblies and marketing strategies. It’s for every child and for any day. Here’s a curated booklist for young children everywhere that gives perspective to how people see and celebrate women worldwide. Read these fabulous books with your little ones (and yes, [read aloud even as they mature]( - it’ll lead to a universe of conversations about how your child perceives confidence and courage in their own world. (Think of reading aloud as a reader-listener collaboration. Allow ample time for questions and tangents - a great way to develop your child’s skills as a 'thinking reader'.) P.S., We had the pleasure of being in an elementary school classroom this week, guiding a simple activity: Draw a surgeon. A firefighter. A pilot. What assumptions do you think were made? Have a go at it with your child and [let us know](mailto:hello@myplinkit.com) what you discover. [CHILDREN'S BOOKS THAT CELEBRATE WOMEN]( LEARN + DO [How to Ask Meaningful Questions During Story Time]( Develop your child's skills as a 'thinking reader'. Discover what questions to ask to develop their creativity and critical thinking skills. [READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2018%2F02%2Fincrease-critical-thinking-curiosity-read-aloud%2F) [Share]( LEARN + DO [Why Reading Aloud is Important to Reading Comprehension]( The benefits of reading aloud to your child and encouraging them to read aloud independently (even as they get older). 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[READ MORE]( [Forward](mailto:?subject=Something%20Interesting%20from%20Plinkit&body=I%20found%20this%20Plinkit%20article%20interesting%20and%20thought%20you%20would%20too.%20Check%20it%20out%3A%20https%3A%2F%2Fmyplinkit.com%2F2020%2F11%2Fhow-to-read-aloud-children-reading-comprehension-raise-a-reader%2F) [Share]( READ + SHARE [Dinosaur Lady]( For all young adventurers that love digging dirt, climbing rocks and uncovering trinkets. A lovely entry into the expansive world of science and gender equity. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [The Tale of The Whale]( Children will love this artwork. A lyrical adventure - even the youngest minds, like this creative heroine, can be empowered to take care of our oceans. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Harlem's Little Blackbird]( An inspiring tale of what one can do with the power of their voice. Vivid illustrations with moving text make this equally engaging for little ones as with independent readers. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Queen of Physics]( A remarkable story. Young readers will be inspired at how Wu Chien Shiung’s love for learning, bravery and perseverance led to discoveries that shaped our world. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Child of the Flower-Song People]( So beautiful. A gift to read, and learn how Luz Jiménez carried on the skills, beauty, and pride of the indigenous peoples of Mexico. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Too Small Tola]( Sure to delight with emerging readers who are small, but mighty. A vibrant window into the communities of Lagos, Nigeria with lively text that remind us how to overcome challenges. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Are You an Echo?]( Multiple award winner. Show your child a different way of looking at the world -- through the life and lost work of Japanese poet Misuzu Kaneko. Thought-provoking and soulful. [BUY NOW]( READ + SHARE [Samira Surfs]( For mature readers. A stunning novel (in verse) that brings awareness to some of life’s tragic inequalities, told through the uplifting eyes of an aspiring surfer. [BUY NOW]( Learn better. Play smarter. [EXPLORE OUR TOPICS]( FOLLOW US: If you liked what you read, FORWARD to a friend! Our content is written in partnership with the best child development experts. No ads. No sponsored recommendations. Just original content. This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Plinkit · Parenting made simpler. · Written by experts. Designed for intentional parents. 049712 · Singapore [Mailchimp Email Marketing](