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Cuentos de Buenas Noches Para Niñas Rebeldes = Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Favilli, Cavallo
4.28 AVERAGE
1.05k reviews for:
Cuentos de Buenas Noches Para Niñas Rebeldes = Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Favilli, Cavallo
4.28 AVERAGE
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Each of the 100 women and girls in this book gets one page of text dedicated to them, and one full-page illustration depicting them by one of about 60 artists. The authors have done an excellent job selecting a diverse range of women from all around the world and from many time periods, so that each turn of the page introduces you to someone from a different place, a different time, and a different discipline. From activists and boxers to paleontologists and warriors and everything in between, there is a rebel woman or girl from just about every background imaginable, from before the Common Era to women and girls born barely twenty years ago or less. These are women and girls who are making or who made a difference by being themselves, by pursuing their dreams and not letting anyone stop them from doing what they want to do, what they feel is right, no matter what. These are women who don’t know the meaning of “can’t” and turn every “no” into a “yes”.
As each woman gets one page of text, it makes it very easy to read aloud even for young kids with shorter attention spans. The authors have distilled the stories of each of these women to the essential, keeping it real while also bringing in some “once upon a time”s. I noticed two tones present: one was more here are the facts and what was done/said, the other tone worked in a little more direct preaching/moralizing (in a good way) in a line or two. I assume these are the different tones of the two authors, the journalist Elena Favilli and the (children’s) writer Francesca Cavallo.
There is a lot to get out of this book, not only from the stories, but also from the quotes in the stories and accompanying each story on the illustrated page. One that I noted and especially liked was the following:
But Fadumo has no doubts: “My mother always told me, ‘You hold all life’s possibilities in the palm of your hands.’ And that’s true.” – page 54
All in all, this book is even better than I had hoped for (and I had high hopes for it!), and I am really glad there is a second edition. The only thing I would have liked to see in this, and maybe it’s in the second one, is a bibliography or list of further reading at the back, a mix of books accessible to kids and adults, for further reading about these amazing women.
Typos:
She slept in hostels, ate vegetables and rice because [she] could not afford meat, … -- page 128 – add the [she]
The teacher was so impressed that [he/she] started to give Millo lessons every day. – page 144 – add [he] or [she]
As each woman gets one page of text, it makes it very easy to read aloud even for young kids with shorter attention spans. The authors have distilled the stories of each of these women to the essential, keeping it real while also bringing in some “once upon a time”s. I noticed two tones present: one was more here are the facts and what was done/said, the other tone worked in a little more direct preaching/moralizing (in a good way) in a line or two. I assume these are the different tones of the two authors, the journalist Elena Favilli and the (children’s) writer Francesca Cavallo.
There is a lot to get out of this book, not only from the stories, but also from the quotes in the stories and accompanying each story on the illustrated page. One that I noted and especially liked was the following:
But Fadumo has no doubts: “My mother always told me, ‘You hold all life’s possibilities in the palm of your hands.’ And that’s true.” – page 54
All in all, this book is even better than I had hoped for (and I had high hopes for it!), and I am really glad there is a second edition. The only thing I would have liked to see in this, and maybe it’s in the second one, is a bibliography or list of further reading at the back, a mix of books accessible to kids and adults, for further reading about these amazing women.
Typos:
She slept in hostels, ate vegetables and rice because [she] could not afford meat, … -- page 128 – add the [she]
The teacher was so impressed that [he/she] started to give Millo lessons every day. – page 144 – add [he] or [she]
Such an extraordinary piece of book collection, regardless it is for children! I enjoyed it just as much for its simplicity, yet inspirational content! The illustrations are also superbeautiful, and I it just brings me joy to have it and read it from time to time.
(3.5 stars)
Such an enjoyable and unexpectedly funny read! Not every woman included in the book is what I would consider a role model or extraordinary and not every one-page bio is 100% accurate but over all it's a great start for a child (or adult) to read about these important women and decide if they want to learn more about them.
Such an enjoyable and unexpectedly funny read! Not every woman included in the book is what I would consider a role model or extraordinary and not every one-page bio is 100% accurate but over all it's a great start for a child (or adult) to read about these important women and decide if they want to learn more about them.
adventurous
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emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
adventurous
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I really enjoyed reading these inspirational stories of women from all over the world. There were some women I had heard of before, but many of the women in this book I had not known of before. It was full of inspiration and incredible tales.
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
I really enjoyed the inspiring stories in Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, and I appreciate that it’s written for a younger audience. However, I found myself wishing there was a more in-depth, adult version that delved deeper into these women’s lives and achievements. The stories are empowering, but I was left wanting more detail and nuance.
Everyone should read this book, not just young girls. It is a fantastic compilation of diverse and inspirational stories, spread over time and geography and showing the many possibilities and opportunities in the world.