Girls Like by Katrina Germein & Deb Hudson

Award winning South Australian children’s author and Early Years educator Katrina Germein has just released her twenty ninth book, a lively tribute to all things girlhood. Told through short four line verses with carefully chosen words, this skilfully written picture book radiates energy and charm. Its dynamic rhythm and joyful vibe are sure to delight readers from start to finish.

Girls like…

Chalk art
Mud art
Box art
Bud art 

Quick beats
Slow beats
Soft beats
Show beats

Skirts on
Jewels on
Shirts on
Tools on

A powerful message of diversity and inclusivity is shared throughout the narrative, with the bold and captivating illustrations bringing visual interest and vitality to the text. The endpapers, both front and back, extend the richness of the illustrations by showcasing a beautiful array of colourful snapshots drawn from the artwork within. This will provide a  wonderful Early Year’s learning opportunity that will encourage young readers to recognise familiar images and search for them as the story unfolds.

An engaging trailer can be found here.

Themes: Girls, Activities, Rhyme, Inclusivity, Diversity.

Kathryn Beilby