Some Girls by Nelly Thomas
Short Summary
Some Girls All Girls Can Be Whatever They Want by Nelly Thomas is a bright, affirming picture book that celebrates diversity, individuality, and the idea that girls don’t need to fit into narrow boxes. Through simple statements and inclusive illustrations, it shows children that girls can look different, like different things, feel different emotions, and still all belong.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.
Topics Discussed
Gender Stereotypes
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What this book is about
- This book celebrates the many ways girls can be themselves, without ranking or limiting their choices.
- It shows girls with different skin tones, abilities, body types, hairstyles, and interests, including culturally diverse representations.
- Girls are shown enjoying a wide range of activities, from cars, bikes, puzzles, and maths to dolls, animals, art, and quiet play.
- The book makes space for emotions too, showing that girls can be kind, loud, angry, silly, messy, brave, and everything in between.
- A strong message throughout is that there is no single way to be a girl, and that difference is not a problem to fix.
- While the book centres girls, it works well when read with all children, helping to challenge stereotypes for everyone.
- It supports conversations about identity, respect, and inclusion without being heavy-handed or preachy.
- For parents worried about books like this “influencing” children, this one is firmly grounded in common sense: it doesn’t tell kids who to be, it simply shows them that many options exist.
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❤️ Cath