I'm a Girl!: questions to ask and activities to try
She's fast, strong, loud and loves to win, and she is a girl! I'm a Girl! is a joyful book about being exactly who you are, whatever anyone expects.
What age is it for? I'm a Girl! is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Being yourself, whatever anyone expects.
Read it with lots of energy. Afterwards, ask your child whether there are things only boys or only girls can do, and listen to what they think.
What it helps with
- Being yourself
- Questioning boy and girl stereotypes
- Feeling proud of who you are
- Making friends who like different things
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does the girl like doing?”
- “Why did people think she was a boy?”
- “How did she feel about that?”
- “What did the boy she met like?”
- “Are there things only boys or only girls can do?”
- “What do you love doing?”
5-minute activities to try together
All about me
Draw a picture of your child doing all the things they love, and write “I'm me!” at the top.
Anyone can
Make a list of things anyone can do: climb trees, wear pink, be gentle, be fast. Keep adding to it.
Free printables: I'm a Girl! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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- Best for
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- Age
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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