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The Paperbag Princess by Robert Munsch (Age 0-4)
When Prince Ronald gets abducted by a fierce dragon, Princess Elizabeth uses her smarts to rescue him. Weirdly, he’s not impressed with her most unprincesslike behaviour. So she does what any self-respecting woman would do: she dumps him.
Annikins
Katy and The Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton (Age 3-6)
Being a tractor, Katy has lots of important jobs, like helping to build and repair roads. But when a huge blizzard hits Geoppolis, jeopardising her neighbours' lives, there's only one person who can pull on a snowplow and save the day.
HMH Books For Young Readers
Ella Sarah Gets Dressed by Margaret Chodos-Irvine (Age 3-6)
Independent Ella Sarah loves choosing her own clothes, but her parents and sister aren’t keen on her flamboyant outfits. Luckily, her friends are as fashion forward as she is and appreciate her unique sense of style.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
23 Feminist Books Every Child Should Read