A Great Book for Little Girls
“Mom, are you crying?” (How many times have I heard that question lately?!)
Today I found myself in tears after reading this book to my 7-year-old daughter.
Originally published in 1944, The Hundred Dressesis an introspective story about girls “having fun with” a Polish girl at school who only has one dress that she wears day after day. But this story is not written from her perspective . . . it is written from the perspective of another little girl who observes her mistreatment and learns to respect people who are different.
Every little girl should read this book.
Every woman should read this book to her little girls.
Have you ever felt what it’s like to be outcast? Outside the circle of girls? Unable to keep up with privileged women or families who are well-off? Imperfect?
I have.
The Hundred Dresses, Newbury Medal Winner, is on the reading list for my daughter’s homeschool curriculum. It is a great book for every little girl, whether she is learning to read or has been reading for years.
Because now it is our turn to teach our daughters to be kind to other children and stand up for the outcast.
I hope you enjoy this book as much as my daughter and I did.
Have you read it? Did you read it as a kid? It is one of those books that needs to be on every girl’s bookshelf. So relevant, universal, timeless.
The Hundred Dresses
by Eleanor Estes
Soon I will add a page to this website that has a list of my favorite books, books that have changed my life, inspired me, or that I just highly recommend. Stay in touch and see if we have any favorites in common!
xo, Chelsea
One Comment
ellen
One of my very favorite books!!