Hardcover | 224 pages

Heroines save the day in this empowering collection of folktales from around the world, perfect for fans ofGood Night Stories for Rebel Girls.

Curses to be broken. Riddles to be solved. Kings favor to be won. These are the standard stories weve heard in folktales and fables for as long as we can rememberchallenges faced and overcome by princes and knights in shining armor. InFolktales for Fearless Girls, though, we see a different set of heroes charge across the page. In fact, we see heroines.

Wily women and clever girls, valiant queens and brave villagersthese are the people to save the day in this collection of folktales from around the world and across the ages. Long before J.K. Rowling brought us Hermione Granger, well before Katniss Everdeen entered the arena, these fierce protagonists were the role models for strong girls through the ages. Here we read the story of Jimena, who dresses like a man to go fight in a war; of Min, whose cleverness leads her family to riches; and of Nabiha, who outsmarts thieves and wins the respect of the king. With stories from China, Russia, Persia, India, Armenia, the UK, Spain, France, Southern Africa, Egypt, and Germany, this is a collection of tales that showcases the original literary feminists.

With beautiful full-color art throughout to accompany these empowering tales, this an essential book for all girls!