Free Books for Girls
Our mission is making literacy accessible to all children through free books, because reading should never have barriers. Our books for girls feature brave heroines and empowering stories for young readers ages 5-9, showcasing creative problem-solvers, courageous adventurers, and characters who dream big and celebrate confidence.
My Hair
Have you ever wondered about all the amazing things you can do with your hair? Join a young girl who discovers that her long hair is perfect for every season - keeping cool in summer, catching snowflakes in winter, and looking beautiful with autumn leaves! She uses her hair to hold art supplies, creates wild styles for dress-up days, and even imagines birds making a nest in it. What creative hair adventures will she dream up next?
The Best Tube
Lila is an artist who loves painting with her watercolours. In her workshop, she creates magical scenes on her canvas - trees swaying in the wind, people floating in clouds, sprites hiding in flowers, and animals by the river. But there’s one tube of paint that hasn’t been used yet. The yellow tube watches nervously as the other paints get squashed and squeezed. Will yellow ever find the courage to join in Lila’s beautiful art?
Ballerina
Meet a young dreamer with big ambitions! She dreams of becoming a talented ballerina, spinning across stages and performing for audiences around the world. She’s willing to practice hard and dedicate herself to her craft. But what challenges will she face on her journey to the stage? Find out how determination and passion can help her reach for the stars!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important for girls to see themselves represented in books?
When girls see characters who look like them and share their experiences, they develop a stronger sense of identity as readers, which increases motivation and engagement. Manu et al. (2019) found that culturally relevant reading materials significantly improve literacy outcomes for children. Representation in stories tells girls that reading is for them and about them, which is especially powerful during the early years when reading habits are forming. Bookbot’s free books for girls feature brave heroines, creative problem-solvers, and adventurous characters across a range of backgrounds, all written as decodable readers to support phonics development.
What free formats are available for girls' books on Bookbot?
Bookbot’s free books for girls can be read online on the website, and many also include features such as read-aloud narration or downloadable PDFs. Everything on the website is completely free. Research by Takacs and Bus (2020) showed that multimedia reading features like audio and text highlighting strengthen vocabulary and comprehension. Each book follows a structured phonics scope and sequence so parents can find stories at the right level.
How can empowering stories help girls become stronger readers?
Empowering stories help girls become stronger readers by building confidence and making reading feel personally relevant. Ehri et al. (2001) confirmed that systematic phonics instruction is most effective when children are motivated to engage with text, and stories featuring characters who overcome challenges provide exactly that motivation. When girls read about heroines who are brave, curious, and capable, they associate reading with positive feelings. Our article on 8 ways to boost reading motivation offers additional strategies for keeping children excited about books.
Are Bookbot's free books for girls suitable for beginning readers?
Yes. Bookbot’s free books for girls start at the very earliest phonics levels and progress through increasingly advanced decoding patterns, making them suitable for the full range of beginning readers in grades K-3. Each book uses controlled vocabulary that matches the phonics skills a child has already learned, following the evidence-based approach recommended by the National Reading Panel (2000). Even children who are just starting to decode can find free picture books for girls with strong characters and engaging plots at their level.