13 best books for girls
You can spend hours wandering around the library or bookstore in search of a suitable publication for your daughter, granddaughter, niece or goddaughter. Children love different works - some adore novels, others are addicted to anime, young female readers prefer fairy tales. When choosing a book for a girl, it is important to pay attention to certain criteria, which we will definitely discuss before rating the best works.
How to choose a book for a girl
First of all, you need to pay attention to age recommendations. Next, you need to build on other factors. These include:
- girl's hobbies;
- number of pages;
- clarity and conciseness of the language;
- the opinions of other parents and educators;
- the influence of the work on the overall development and expansion of horizons.
- For a book to interest a child, it must be present:
- colorful illustrations;
- interesting descriptions;
- detailed portraits and feelings of heroes.
We studied people's ratings, reviews on Internet forums, authors' biographies, and the history of the creation of many books. As a result, the TOP-13 includes not only modern publications, but also printed materials of Soviet times.
Top books for girls
| Nomination | a place | Name of product | price |
| The best books for girls 5-8 years | 1 | Generous Tree, Shel Silverstein | 758 ₽ |
| 2 | Sis, N. Gernet | 347 ₽ | |
| 3 | Notes for my descendants, Ariadna Borisova | 830 ₽ | |
| 4 | Katya and the crocodile, Nina Gernet | 285 ₽ | |
| 5 | Listen, I'm here! The story of a little chameleon | 311 ₽ | |
| The best books for girls 8-11 years old | 1 | Why birds don't fall | 678 ₽ |
| 2 | About Lyuska Sinitsyna and Lyuska Kositsyna | 453 ₽ | |
| 3 | Asino summer, Tamara Mikheeva | 732 ₽ | |
| 4 | Invented by girls. Stories about outstanding inventors | 480 ₽ | |
| The best books for girls 12-14 years | 1 | Towards the polar bear | 260 ₽ |
| 2 | Moving Castle, Diane Winn Jones | 300 ₽ | |
| 3 | Inkheart, Cornelia Funke | 390 ₽ | |
| 4 | Good to be quiet, Stephen Chboski | 261 ₽ |
The best books for girls 5-8 years
At this age, girls love illustrated collections of fairy tales, where there is a place for good and magic. Books will teach a child to listen and perceive the text, answer questions and allow you to see the images of characters in your imagination.
"Generous Tree", Shel Silverstein
Rating: 4.9
A bright parable about true love, which does not ask for anything in return, opens the rating. According to the plot, an apple tree grew in the meadow, on the branches of which the boy was rolling and was happy. When the baby matured, he began to need a house, cars, money. Then the apple tree gave everything to the boy's dreams come true.
This work is on the heights of world bestseller ratings. It is translated into 30 languages. It has sold more than 8 million copies. It is noteworthy that Silverstein was not only the creator of the book, but also an illustrator. It is advised to read the book to those who want to develop their souls, take a break from the daily rush, and think deeply. It will appeal to both adults and children.
Sis, N. Gernet
Rating: 4.8
Five-year-old girls will surely like the story of Nina Gernet "Sis". This work is intended for younger students, but parents can read a book to young children.At first glance, this is a simple and naive story, but inside it there are serious lessons of honor, love and friendship. The behavior of the characters - an example to follow. Adults here are wise, attentive, strict. The story begins with the fact that the usual life of the boy Zhenya changes with the arrival of Aunt Vera and her daughter Sani. The boy will have to become her older brother.
There are few illustrations in the book, but this does not make it less interesting. It is read in 2-3 evenings. There are both funny and sad moments in history. After reading the work, the emotions are only bright and kind.
"Notes for my descendants", Ariadna Borisova
Rating: 4.7
In the story, the next participant in the rating, Valya spends a long vacation in the village. She is walking with friends and her beloved dog. Soon she will meet with a giant, search for treasure, and even acquaintance with a dinosaur. Each chapter of the book is a separate story. After reading there is something to talk about with the girl.
Many advise the book to purchase and consider it very good. Easy language, humorous phrases and excellent illustrations - all this is Ariadna Borisova’s book. The only thing that confuses readers is the illogical behavior of the characters. At the age of 11, they behave like six years. Apparently, therefore, the work interests graduates of kindergarten and first graders.
“Katya and the crocodile”, Nina Gernet
Rating: 4.6
It all started with the fact that the pope brought a crocodile egg for Mitya, and in the appendage the inhabitants of a living corner were added to it. The boy’s mother set the condition - either animals or she. Then Ekaterina Pastushkova decides to look after the pets ..
Reviews of the book are only positive. It is beautifully decorated and is inexpensive. There is a “6 plus” mark on the products. This is a funny and kind story. Its only disadvantage is that it is very short. However, all ages are submissive to humor. The work will distract for a few hours from everyday problems, allow you to have fun with your daughter for beautiful pages, raise your spirits and remember your happy childhood.
“Listen, I'm here! The Story of a Little Chameleon ”, B. Endres, J. Tourlonha
Rating: 4.5
Chameleon living in a pet shop's terrarium, very much wanted to find a host, but buyers did not pay attention to him. He constantly shouted: “Listen, I'm here!”. Soon he ran away and met the girl Kamea. After this meeting, much has changed in their lives ...
This book is suitable for girls of preschool age. Her parents read with her child. Children are delighted with the touching and dynamic story with a good ending. Its plot is not intricate, but the work will not leave anyone indifferent. It is worth considering that the book is very thin, it is read in one evening.
The best books for girls 8-11 years old
Girls aged 8-11 adore adventure stories filled with humor, useful texts with information that may come in handy at school. Preference should be given to thematic collections and encyclopedias.
“Why do birds not fall?”, Ilya Kolmanovsky
Rating: 4.9
Kolmanovsky wrote a fascinating children's encyclopedia "Why do birds not fall?". Surprisingly, not every adult will be able to answer this question. In the book, the author talks about different concepts and the most interesting things about the flight of birds. From her child learns how to fly without using wings, as well as why pigeons swallow stones.
There are no scientific terms or complex language. The entire text is divided into small chapters, each of which can be mastered by a schoolgirl who has just learned to read. Parents praise the work of the author for the fact that he could just talk about the complex. I am glad that the theory is supported by practical tasks. The recommended age is from six to ten years.
“About Lyuska Sinitsyna and Lyuska Kositsyna”, Irina Pivovarova
Rating: 4.8
Next in the ranking is a fascinating book about two faithful girlfriends, who often quarrel and then reconcile. They are competing and jealous, but still friends.The stories are written in the days of the USSR. They are a little naive, emotional and funny.
Judging by the reviews, the girls re-read the book again and again. Young readers with delight run to tell mom another chapter about the adventures of cheerful girlfriends. This book is recommended for children of school age. Short and simple phrases allow you to master the technique of reading. It is a pity that 60 pages end very quickly.
"Asino summer", Tamara Mikheeva
Rating: 4.7
The next participant in the rating is the original story about Praskovia. Girl Asya is resting in a children's camp, where she meets with gnomes, forest dwellers, goes for water to revive a flower. The heroine is to cure a cute boy. Help in this fabulous friends. The reader will have to find out if Asi has enough courage and cunning to complete the tasks of ThunderCan.
This book is for girls who love wonders and exciting adventures. The story of the writer immerses the reader in an interesting and mysterious world of magic. It is noteworthy that in 2007, this story became the owner of the National Children's Literature Prize “The Dream of Dreams”. More than ten years ago the work was included in the Federal program of Russia.
“Invented by girls. Stories about outstanding inventors ", Katherine Timmes
Rating: 4.6
A useful book for girls 8-10 years old will be the work of American writer K. Timmes. The main idea of the publication is that inventions cover all spheres of life, and anyone can come up with something new, regardless of gender or age.
The book covers various discoveries. She set out clear and fun language. The illustrations are shown on every third sheet. They reflect the meaning of the text. Parents and their children are delighted with the new information, interesting pictures and how quickly time flies to read the book.
The best books for girls 12-14 years
For teenage girls, novels and exciting adventures will do. At 12-14 years old, a child can choose the work he likes.
Oleg Bundur "Towards the polar bear"
Rating: 4.9
The author of this work reached the final of the contest “New children's book”. The writer traveled to the Arctic Ocean to the very pole. He wrote a book about it so that it was understandable to children.
In laconic language, Bundur tells about amazing things he had to face. Students read with delight about seals, polar bears, as well as the rules on the ship. The book will be the best gift for a girl who loves geography and dreams of traveling to see the amazing corners of our planet. The piece is suitable for middle school age. Parents praise the subtle humor and cognitive component of the book. Reviews about her only good.
"Moving Castle", Diana Winn Jones
Rating: 4.8
Next in the ranking is the work of the English writer. According to this bestseller, an animated film was shot that broke all box office records in Japan. The book will talk about Sophie, who lives in the country of fairy tales, where there is a place for mermaids, witches, and talking dogs. The curse falls on the girl, and she turns for help to the sorcerer. The young heroine will have to solve many secrets and riddles, meet with the fiery dragon and find the mandrake.
Judging by the reviews, the book turned out to be deep and lively. This is not just a fairy tale, it is much more mature than a story for children. Readers are also advised to read the other parts of the trilogy "Air Castle", "House of a hundred roads." This is a great choice for a teenage girl who enjoys anime.
Inkheart, Cornelia Funke
Rating: 4.7
Reading the book "Inkheart" is a pleasure. This is what teenagers aged 12-13 say about her. The novel of the German writer tells the story of the brave girl Maggie and her father, who has unusual abilities to revive the characters of the books. In this case, the listener is in a fictional plot.As you know, in the fantasy world there are not only good heroes ...
A fascinating plot fascinates for a long time, you can read pages without stopping. Together with the book you are transferred to the fairy world. Readers recommend to purchase the entire trilogy. It is noteworthy that the novel was filmed with the same name. Its premiere took place in 2009.
“It's good to be quiet”, Stephen Chboski
Rating: 4.6
Steven Chboski gained immense popularity after writing the work “It’s good to be meek.” The circulation of the book exceeded three million copies. The peculiarity of this work in a competent and beautiful combination of literary genres. In the story, teenager Charlie is in school and has no friends. The boy is mentally ill. After meeting with a free brother, he discovers another world. New life will teach him the thrill that is associated with drugs and alcohol ...
Having read a book, many teenagers say that it has become an impetus for change for them. The work gives hope for a better life, helps to cope with depression and saves from loneliness. The reviews about him are controversial. However, the publication touches upon the very acute and urgent problems of the younger generation, which not everyone can cope with. That is why it is worthy to be in the ranking of the best.
Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.
