Calling All Girls
There are certain things that every girl should learn in her young life, like how to press flowers, what games to play at a slumber party, and how to put her hair up with a pencil. You know, girly things. But they also need to know things like salary negotiation, self defense with karate, and how to change a tire.She'll get that and more in The Daring Book For Girls, by authors Andrea Buchanan and Miriam Peskowitz. This wonderful collection of projects, primers, and practical advice is so compelling and fun to read that I found myself browsing through it for hours after my daughter went to bed.
The letters of Abigail Adams, the history of women in the Olympics, making a lemon-powered clock... The book is packed with stimulating knowledge and activities. It's sure to stir my daughter's imagination for years to come. The authors have wisely designed the book to appeal to a wide range of ages, from 8 to 18. I'm well beyond those years, and NOT a girl, and even I'm envious of the new worlds of information that will be introduced to my daughter through these pages.
If you're the parent, or grandparent, of a girl, think twice before you spend your holiday money on some new toy or electronic gadget. The Daring Book For Girls will be the gift that gets the most attention this year.
Oh, and if you are buying something for a boy, look no further than last spring's equally fascinating The Dangerous Book For Boys.
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6 Comments:
If it's anything like "The Dangerous Book for Boys", I'm sure we'll love it! What a unique idea--and I love the retro look of the covers. :D
Very awesome. Thanks for the tip Phil. I have a few nieces in the 9-12 range and this is going to make a cool Christmas gift. I'll be sure to click through your Amazon link when I buy 'em.
Thanks again!
The "boy" book was advertised here in a Oz paper the other day, is it an Australian book? Or am I wrong?
I'll look out for them, what a great Chrissie idea, thanks Phil.
"The Dangerous book for boys" is great ! I can't wait until after Christmas we are going to start on the go-cart. Going to get the girls book too.- Becky
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My son bought himself one the weekend for AU$45. He knew about it all along. Now I have to think what I'll get him for X-mas, our is a Aussie version.
You'll see him read it on my slide show in my latest post.
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