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Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes

(Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls)

Elena Favilli (Goodreads Author),

Francesca Cavallo (Goodreads Author)

4.35 · Rating details · 31,966 ratings · 4,079 reviews

Cuentos de buenas noches para ninas rebeldes reinventa los cuentos de hadas. Elizabeth I, Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Serena Williams y otras mujeres extraordinarias narran la aventura de su vida, inspirando a ninas ―y no tan ninas― a sonar en grande y alcanzar sus suenos; ademas, cuenta con las magnificas ilustraciones de sesenta mujeres artistas de todos los r ...more

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Published April 18th 2017 by Planeta Publishing (first published November 10th 2016)

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Mar 13, 2017 Lucy Banks rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

If I could give this more stars, I would.

Yes, I know the title indicates this book is for rebel girls. I am a mother of two fairly rebellious boys - but felt it was every bit as relevant for them as it was for females! After all, why shouldn't boys read about fabulous, inspirational women too?

This book is an absolute thing of beauty - 100 accessible, creatively written tales of women who helped to shape the world we live in. The illustrations are superb, and it hits just the right note with my t ...more

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Sep 23, 2017 Kai rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: important, to-buy

"It is important that girls understand the obstacles that lie in front of them. It is just as important that they know these obstacles are not insurmountable. That not only can they find a way to overcome them, but that they can remove those obstacles for those who will come after them."

What an amazing project! This book features 100 stories about revolutionary, smart, strong, powerful, charismatic, talented and fearless women and girls throughout history. Pirate Queens and Marine Biologists, Pa ...more

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Aug 05, 2017 Kailey (Luminous Libro) rated it did not like it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction

This is difficult to review because, while I loved the artwork and the lovely cover, some of the historic people that were featured in this book are very controversial. Many of them are not fit to be held up as role models for young girls! Pirates, shady politicians, drug addicts, tyrants from Ancient History, and downright gross people; I counted 19 bios out of 100 that I had serious problems with, and which I would never allow a child to read about.

I liked the bios of the decent people, like H ...more

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Apr 21, 2017 Nat rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: short-stories, diverse-reads, nonfiction, feminism

I recently read Bad Girls Throughout History by Ann Shen and was naturally craving for more when I came across this equally fantastic collection of extraordinary women.

Illustrated by sixty female artists from every corner of the globe, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to one hundred remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Elizabeth I to Serena Williams. Empowering, moving and inspirational, these are true fairy tales for heroines who definitel ...more

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Jun 03, 2017 Julie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This is a seriously cool book.

It's the brain-child of two women (I use the word "women" lightly; they each look about 17 on the website) who run the "Timbuktu Labs," which is described as a "children's media innovation lab," which may or may not be a non-profit. I'm thinking not. Their website did not help me confirm or deny.

I'd feel better about the whole thing if it WERE a non-profit, because, frankly, the book is pricey and I have a few complaints about it, but for now I want to get back to This is a seriously cool book.

It's the brain-child of two women (I use the word "women" lightly; they each look about 17 on the website) who run the "Timbuktu Labs," which is described as a "children's media innovation lab," which may or may not be a non-profit. I'm thinking not. Their website did not help me confirm or deny.

I'd feel better about the whole thing if it WERE a non-profit, because, frankly, the book is pricey and I have a few complaints about it, but for now I want to get back to why the book is seriously cool.

First, it was printed in Canada and it uses only vegetable and soy based inks. The new hardcover version has a lovely heft to it and each page is delightfully thick. You book lovers know what I mean. . . each page feels alive in your hands.

So, on one side of each page is 1 of 100 "Rebel Girls" and on the other side is an original illustration of that "girl." The illustrations are bold and playful and some of them are extraordinary.

Each "blurb" about each "Rebel Girl" offers not a biography but a short story about that girl (in most cases they are women who were once rebel girls; in a few cases they are actual girls), and each page contains the birth date, birth place and a quote from that Rebel Girl.

My complaints are. . . the individual pages with the stories of Rebel Girls could have been SO much more interesting. For example, Jane Austen's page almost put me to sleep, and I am a JANE DEVOTEE. On Jane's page the authors write, "There was nowhere that Jane would rather be than curled up on a sofa in her father's library, with her nose in a book." Wha?? Why does that a rebel make? Ever thought to mention how many times she had to submit her work under a male pseudonym or how she had to re-submit her work over and over again before she finally wore down publishers enough to print a woman's work?

And why did supermodel Alek Wek make it into the collection? Apparently she was formerly a refugee from Sudan who was discovered in a park by a talent scout and went on to become a model. But, why was she a REBEL from that story? If you are going to feature a "Rebel Girl" from Africa, why wouldn't you choose someone like Ayaan Hirsi Ali, who has risked her life while informing the world about female genital mutilation?

And. . . how do you make a book about Rebel Girls. . . and leave out Joan of Arc?? For me, she is the ORIGINAL REBEL GIRL, and I can't believe that the book features Joan Jett, but omits Joan of Arc! How do you forget JOAN OF ARC??

I also felt like they could have done a better job with the quotes from each woman. Most of them were dull and these women were not dull! It felt rushed, as though they grabbed the first quote they found when they Googled the name.

Even so, this book is a great example of good marketing. These babies will sell like hotcakes, and I'm debating myself if I want my own copy.

The Astrid Lindgren pages alone make me contemplate a purchase. The illustration of Lindgren by Justine Lecouffe brought tears to my eyes. She managed to capture the pluck and confidence in a sketch of the aging author. . . just so. Beautiful.

And, it turns out that Pippi Longstocking just happens to be THIS Rebel Girl's very first Rebel Girl. ...more

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Dec 17, 2017 ~Jo~ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: feminism, non-fiction, i-love-love-love, inspirational

This hardback book, is definitely one of the most beautiful books that I own. Just a glance at the front cover honestly makes you just want to read it. I just wish, I could give this book more than five stars.

First of all, this book indicates that it is for "Rebel girls" As this may be true, it is also extremely relevant for boys aswell. I think both sexes should read this book and celebrate remarkable and inspirational women.

This book contains 100 stories about strong, fearless, motivating , in This hardback book, is definitely one of the most beautiful books that I own. Just a glance at the front cover honestly makes you just want to read it. I just wish, I could give this book more than five stars.

First of all, this book indicates that it is for "Rebel girls" As this may be true, it is also extremely relevant for boys aswell. I think both sexes should read this book and celebrate remarkable and inspirational women.

This book contains 100 stories about strong, fearless, motivating , inspiring, courageous and powerful women throughout history. These range from Elizabeth I to Malala Yousafzai, to Marie Curie to Manal Al-Sharif.

What also completely made me love this book even further, are the gorgeous illustrations. It has been illustrated by sixty female artists from around the world, and each illustration, is truly unique from the next.

As well some well-known classic women in this, such as Jane Austen and The Bronte sisters, we have some new and refreshing women to read about and inspire us. I was especially interested to read about Astrid Lindgren, who was actually the woman behind the Pippi Longstocking books. I didn't realise this until I had read this book. I also love her quote "Mischief isn't something you think up, it just happens"

The collection of women in here is wonderfully diverse. They range from different backgrounds, sexualities, religions and ethnicities, and I think that makes this book more inspiring than it already is.

Women in some kind of power, are still less respected than a man would be in that power. Women are far more criticised and really, let's be honest, they are deemed the weaker of the sexes. This book shows us, in a dramatic fashion, that women HAVE and DO change the world.

"Let us pick up our books and our pens. They are our most powerful weapons. One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world" MALALA YOUSAFZAI. Activist.

"That's when I realised why princesses in their films were so helpless: They had all been created by men!" BRENDA CHAPMAN. Director. ...more

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Sep 02, 2017 April (Aprilius Maximus) rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017, favourites

This is one of the most beautiful books I own! So inspiring and a must-read for all young girls and women!

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Dec 03, 2018 Jennifer (Insert Lit Pun) added it · review of another edition

What a phenomenal book. Honestly, I expected this to be somewhat gimmicky - I'm a passionate feminist, and a lot of these types of girl power books/projects are - but I was sort of bowled over by my how emotional my reaction was to the acknowledgement of these extraordinary women from all over the world pursuing all different paths. If you've considered reading this but have been hesitant for some reason, I'd say it's more than worth it. ...more

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Nov 20, 2016 Lizzie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: my-library-books

Ordered this book through Kickstarter. Meant to give it to one of my nieces, but I loved it too much to give away :) This is the book I wished I had owned when I was a young girl. An amazing book of stories all about successful women.

I love that the book is global - women come from all cultures and nations. The book is in English (I think it's available in many languages) for me, but the stories represent such a range of experiences.

My only criticism is that some of the stories don't have quit ...more

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Feb 22, 2018 Trish rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Recommended to Trish by: Karen Green

Shelves: adventure, art, adolescence, teen, family, something-completely-new, favorite, debut-author, totally-unexpected, childrens-ages-9-11

The subtitle of this collection is 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women, and it is beautifully done. The short passages cover every continent and every race, religion, and sexuality…that is, the stories are about girls and women with lesbians and transgender individuals identifying as female included. It is ravishingly interesting.

Each short passage is a tightly written biography suitable for 9-14 year-olds, informative, and inspiring. Many unusual job descriptions and lifelong purpose are describe The subtitle of this collection is 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women, and it is beautifully done. The short passages cover every continent and every race, religion, and sexuality…that is, the stories are about girls and women with lesbians and transgender individuals identifying as female included. It is ravishingly interesting.

Each short passage is a tightly written biography suitable for 9-14 year-olds, informative, and inspiring. Many unusual job descriptions and lifelong purpose are described, expanding our horizons about the scope of what is possible. As an adult, I didn’t expect to learn as much as I did nor enjoy it as much.

This book is about rebels. It challenges us to think again about what we admire and what we don't...and why. It is a fantastic teaching tool. I can imagine a mother reading an entry alongside her preteen (of either sex, by the way) and discussing it for a short while so that the implications of each success sink in: "Why would that person be considered a rebel?" "What do you think about what that person did?" "Do you know anyone who has done things like this?" The mother is going to recognize some of the names and so can add whatever backstory is not in the book.

A few examples from the stories are

✦ Inventor Ann Makosinski, a fifteen year-old Canadian who won first prize in Google Science Fair for inventing a flashlight that doesn’t need batteries, wind, or sun--just body heat.
✦ Amna Al Haddad, weight lifter from the United Arab Emirates. She was a journalist and discovered she really enjoyed exercising! She began to work out in a gym with weights for the first time in her life as an adult. She was good at it and began training for the Olympics.
✦ Anna Politkovskaya, the Russian journalist who was murdered for reporting on the truth of what she saw in the brutal civil war in Chechnya.
✦ Jane Goodall is among the women to emulate for having her own mind and studying a subject so deeply that she became the expert.
✦ Hayshepsut was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled Egypt long before Cleopatra became Queen. Records of her were destroyed after her death, but archeologists were able to piece together a record of her successful rule, the first (and only?) female pharaoh.

Included with each biography is a full page color representation of the subject, and a quote of something they said or wrote. Next to the short bio of Misty Copeland, for instance, is a drawing of her in flight during a ballet performance with a quote that reads, “Dance found me.”

The authors, Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo, studied in Italy and the United States where they founded Timbuktu Labs, a children’s media innovation lab. What’s that? you may well ask. The authors define the mission of Timbuktu as committed to “redefining the boundaries of children’s media through a combination of thought-provoking content, stellar design, and cutting-edge technology.” They designed the first iPad magazine for children. The start-up has created mobile apps and creative content for users in more than 70 countries.

It’s more than just new. It’s exciting. The first edition of this book was published in 2016. Since then it has gone through multiple reprintings, and in 2017 Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls 2 was published. There are apparently also coloring books, temporary tattoos, and posters that go along with the books and can be purchased separately. It’s become an industry, with good reason. If you have a girl in the family in the target age range, check it out. Just when you thought your girls were too old for bedtime stories, this may bring it all back. ...more

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Jan 23, 2018 Anna rated it it was ok · review of another edition

Shelves: illustrated, nonfiction, childrens-books, 2016-booklist, read-in-2018, own-and-read

This book is beyond beautiful: the cover, the gorgeous illustrations, and the overall design! That being said, I have some problems with it and I cannot blindly give this a 5* review.

First of all, some of the women featured here are not actually fit to be role models, and therefore to be in this book, especially one that is dedicated to young girls. Some of them are quite controversial and presented in such a biased, ridiculously cheerful, and positive way, that they end up sending a misguided m This book is beyond beautiful: the cover, the gorgeous illustrations, and the overall design! That being said, I have some problems with it and I cannot blindly give this a 5* review.

First of all, some of the women featured here are not actually fit to be role models, and therefore to be in this book, especially one that is dedicated to young girls. Some of them are quite controversial and presented in such a biased, ridiculously cheerful, and positive way, that they end up sending a misguided message to girls wondering what it takes to be a rebellious spirit.

I was so frustrated when I finished the book that I started looking for people that might point out this exact thing. I found Jean Menzies’ review on her YouTube channel, Jean Bookishthoughts, so I’ll leave the link to her discussion HERE and end this topic before I get even more ranty!

Second, I have a big issue with the writing style, for one, and the choices made in writing the bios of these women. It was so darn basic, colloquial, repetitive, and annoyingly unimaginative: I get that the book is generally addressed to children, but I think it underestimates just how smart children really are. They don’t need things to be dumbed down for them or made silly to sound more fun!

There were plenty of women I admire in here, but most of the time, the way their lives or accomplishments were presented simply infuriated me: the pages on Jane Austen and Zaha Hadid come to mind, the first one was too with her nose in a book to be bothered to fall in love and get married, and the latter demanded to be put on a different flight because hers was delayed. I mean, are you for real?!? It’s that the best you’ve got??? And don’t get me started on the quotes they chose for some of the women to be featured on the illustration page!

It feels like the bios are based on gossip and lore rather than facts or achievements. It’s not a history book, it’s not inspirational, at least not when there’s an underlying political message, and I wouldn’t give it to my teen sister to read, because I always read beforehand everything I recommend to her, and this is not it! ...more

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Mar 20, 2018 CaRo rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Love this book - bought it for my daughter and although she is still too young to understand I just love the idea to read stories of great women to her instead of the princess stories. Don't get me wrong I am a sucker for fairy tales but I want to engourage her from the beginning to have the faith in herself that she can be whatever she wants :D ...more

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Aug 13, 2017 Inge rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, middle-grade

Absolutely brilliant.

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Jan 18, 2017 Greg rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've read this book and enjoy it. My 6 year old daughter has heard all the stories and wants to be read them again and again every night. There are few books that can achieve the combination: international, non-fiction, positive role-models, engaging. I hope the authors will create a second volume and create an Audible.com version so we can listen to it in the car. ...more

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Sep 04, 2019 Addie H rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: b-comp-hist-fic

A great collection of stories of extraordinary women that I would like to know more about. I would love to see several of these stories be made into film.

That said, the stories are short! 1 page each + plus one page with an illustration of the person it's about. I know this book is aimed at kids 6 and up, but I think we underestimate kids and I would have love to see the stories a couple of pages longer at least. ...more

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May 29, 2018 I'mogén rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was so excited to read this! What an inspiring little book it is!
I did love how straight to the point this book was. It absolutely inspired me to research some of the women who really inspired or interested me, but I do wish that we focused on each woman a little bit more, maybe resulting in less women in the book, but carried on into the sequel. This was because in a few cases I felt like I was lacking the weight of their achievement because it didn't have a load of context. Its understandabl I was so excited to read this! What an inspiring little book it is!
I did love how straight to the point this book was. It absolutely inspired me to research some of the women who really inspired or interested me, but I do wish that we focused on each woman a little bit more, maybe resulting in less women in the book, but carried on into the sequel. This was because in a few cases I felt like I was lacking the weight of their achievement because it didn't have a load of context. Its understandable though, considering the concept, as the title states (bedtime stories- implying short bursts of night time inspiration/entertainment).
I really liked how appreciative the authors are of the early kickstarter supporters and the illustrators. I found the latter very clearly credited and found myself recognising the artists styles as they contributed more than once to the book!
Their art style all flowed together yet equally highlighted individual talent, which I enjoyed.
The women's stories we received were very inspiring and I really appreciated the little details such as place of birth and birth/death dates, as I found that it gave them further recognition and showed how much research and effort was put into this book.
Just to name a few random inspiring women in this book, some that stuck out to me was Melba Liston (trombonist), Michaela Deprince (ballerina), Sonita Alizadeh (rapper- I listened to her song "brides for sale" and it was so powerful) and Yoko Ono (artist- I'm intrigued in watching some of her films). Of course there were so many more inspiring women in here that ranged from spys, to activists, to queens and more!
Honestly, I just found this to be such a powerful little book, packed with so much inspiration for little girls and boys. The only down fall being not enough substance for me. Nevertheless, I'll totally be introducing this to my little nephew when he gets to reading age so that he can learn to appreciate and respect women, which will shape his adult years!

Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén ...more

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Mar 12, 2018 Kirsty ❤️ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Such a beautiful book I can see why it’s the most funded book in crowd funding history. 100 stories of inspirational women aimed at young girls and young adults but so much here to learn fir us older adults too. I loved this

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Aug 31, 2018 Alice Lippart rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2018, non-fiction

Loved it.

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Jun 05, 2017 Kris - My Novelesque Life rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: children, illustrations, biography, library-book-borrowed, women, feminism

RATING: 4 STARS
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This is a fabulous book, period. It is great for both children and adults (of any gender). The artwork is so gorgeous, I want to buy another copy just to frame the pages. The book has great women from history and present that have been brave and smart. Each woman has a page write-up and is great for story time. Rebel girls not only entertains and provides history but also gives women a place in history they so long have deserved. I highly recommend this book!

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Dec 17, 2018 Scottsdale Public Library added it · review of another edition

Shelves: nonfiction, biography-or-memoir, childrens

I found my go-to gift for friends and family with young children (any child, as this shouldn't be something considered only for girls).
This was a fun discovery: a collection of short biographies of great women in history, essentially written in traditional fairytale format. Think: "Once upon a time, there lived an artist named Frida (Kahlo)..." What is especially notable about this book is that its publication is due entirely to donations via crowd-funding. Backers from more than 70 countries d ...more

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Dec 11, 2017 rachel ☾ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 3-star

Okay. Well. This is awkward. I thought this would be right up my alley. Feminist history stories? Please! ... but I didn't realise this was a collection of short stories. I thought it was a collection of short bios of rebel women in history, and look, it is technically. However, the language is so simple that it read like fiction. I know that is not a bad thing in itself - stories about women from across the globe doing amazing things are powerful, especially for the target demographic - but I w ...more

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Nov 19, 2017 Francesca rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I just bought this book as a present for my nieces and had a look see. Beautifully illustrated and showcasing women from all over the world and ages this is inspirational and a must have in any home with children. For our young girls to be inspired and for our young boys to be inspired and for ourselves to also be inspired and found both old and new women to aspire too. Me I found Marie Curie - when I was little a wanted to be a scientist because of her, my unfortunate lack of mathematics unders ...more

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Jun 07, 2018 Krystal rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: picture-perfect, non-fiction, short-stories

What an incredibly valuable book this is! It's filled with women shattering stereotypes and all the stories are told in a kid-friendly manner that makes them dynamic and interesting.

I hope that children all around the world get their hands on a copy and are inspired to be whatever they desire to be.

Love it, would recommend it to any parent wishing to raise strong, independent children who will follow their dreams no matter what kind of odds are stacked against them. ...more

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Mar 13, 2019 Beatrix rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites, read-in-2019, inspiring, 2019-favorites, all-time-favorites, strong-females

Amazing! Loved it!

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Aug 24, 2017 Farhana Sufi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, read_2017, childrens, reads-2017, adventure

I think no matter how I praise this book, and the effort and thoughts behind it, words will fall short. I couldn't wait to get my hands on this book since earlier this year. Bless the soul who remembered to buy a copy for me and gift it as well. I do have terrific friends.

But let's get back to the book. It is arranged alphabetically and includes 2 pages dedicated for one extraordinary woman each, a total of hundred woman over the history of mankind.
The first page is a short biography on an exce ...more

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Mar 11, 2018 Vishakha ~ ReadingSpren ~ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: non-fiction, 2018, the-feminist-approves

What a lovely, amazing book! Mathematicians, physicists, pirates, Japanese empresses, Artists, Warriors, 21st-century teenagers - you name it. So many names I never knew about, but should have known about. Our history books are not kind to achievers who are women, but nevermind, she still persists.

My only, teeny-tiny problem was, a lot of the stories were not nearly as descriptive or informative as they could have been, even considering that this is meant for children. I had to Google for all th ...more

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Apr 19, 2017 melmarian rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: nonfic-other, koleksiku-eng, lit-short-stories, harta-karun, lit-children-middle-grade, favorites, format-hardback, illustrated-books, lit-feminism

Rather than 'reinvents fairy tales', I think it is more accurate to say that this book tells true stories about 100 (yes, a hundred!) inspiring and extraordinary women from all over the world, written in a special way so you can read every chapter as a bedtime story to your child. Every chapter also comes with an illustration from 60 female artists (again, from every corner of the globe). It's very hard to dislike this book. Reading this as an adult, I found myself searching for more information ...more

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Jun 07, 2017 Andreea rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

One book, 203 pages, a hundred stories, a hundred faces, a hundred women....you can be the 101 woman, the 101 story!
This is a book that inspires you; gives you courage; gives you hope; it makes you fearless; it makes you think out of the box; it makes you feel powerful; it makes you dream; it makes you smile; it makes you sad...this is a book that makes you feel proud to be a woman!!
I really recommend this one! It's a hell of a ride (read) !!! ...more

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Jul 14, 2017 Dorian rated it liked it · review of another edition

really wish I liked this more than I did.

It seemed like any and all negative events were edited out. I know it's written for kids, but they can handle some of it, especially if your goal is to let them be rebel girls. This also became part of a larger amount of factual inaccuracies I noticed.

I would have also preferred fewer women described with more detail, as now each page was basically just "born in this place. was told not to do the thing. did the thing anyhow."

Edit: came back to say I did ...more

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Nov 03, 2017 Lauren rated it really liked it · review of another edition

A wonderful book full of gorgeous illustrations which are very life-like. Each story begins with 'Once there was...' which immediately pulls you into the tales and summarises what each woman is famous for (her contribution to the wider world). Some stories are heart-wrenching, others are horrific, and others are uplifting.

All of the tales are inspiring and empowering!

A perfect book for young girls to read and savour before they go to bed - if you put your mind to it, you can do anything :) ...more

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Elena Favilli is the Founder and CEO of Timbuktu Labs, along with Francesca Cavallo. They work at the intersections of publishing, design, and technology.

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“She soon discovered that she was one of the very few women animators there. “That’s when I realized why princesses in their films were so helpless: They had all been created by men,” she recalls. She promised herself that she would create a new type of princess:” — 17 likes

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Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes

(Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls)

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