About This Book
Meena Harris's "Ambitious Girl" is a rhyming picture book that encourages young girls to embrace the word "ambitious" and redefine it positively. The story follows a girl who, inspired by a strong woman, reflects on the word's meaning and decides to claim it for herself. It's an empowering read for ages 3-7, perfect for sparking conversations about self-confidence, leadership, and challenging gender stereotypes. The book aims to normalize ambition as a positive trait for all children.
"A girl is inspired by an ambitious woman to ponder the word and claim it for herself as well"--
Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to be ambitious?
2
What are some things you are ambitious about?
3
Have you ever heard someone use a word in a way that didn't feel right? How did that make you feel?
4
Who is an ambitious person you admire, and why?
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