Kate Pankhurst (descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, the awesome suffragette campaigner for women's votes) takes us on a whirlwind tour of history, and introduces us to some of the most amazing and influential women of the last few centuries.
"Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World" is the sort of book that we really want to see shouted about from the rooftops, in an era where women's rights are still fought for, and female role models are more important than ever before.
In Kate's book, you'll meet some amazing characters, real life heroes who fought for what they believed in, and wowed the world with their amazing talents.
The book features Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawa, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank - what a truly fabulous list!
Kate's brilliant illustrations bring their stories to life and the book is such a great read for all ages, it's a very good starting point for your own mighty girls at home who will all find a favourite story, encouraging them to research a little more and find out even more amazing facts about these stunning women.
What a flipping fantastic book!
Charlotte's favourite bit: Reading all about Amelia Earheart and Coco Chanel
Daddy's favourite bit: Collecting together some of the bravest and most influential women of the last couple of centuries, this is one heck of an inspirational book, not just for little girls but for all children who love the message that you can achieve anything if you believe in yourself and put your mind to it.
(Kindly sent to us for review by Bloomsbury Publishing)
"Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World"
Written and Illustrated by Kate Pankhurst
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication Date: 8th September 2016