Lulupop's List of Feisty Kid-Lit Heroines
By Susan Lanyi
Pants! No Chance!
Lulupop rarely puts up a fuss, EXCEPT when it comes to wearing pants.
Dresses, dresses, dresses, is all she will ever wear!
With time, a little drama, and no lack of imagination, Lulupop realizes that wearing dresses is not always the best choice.

Kika The Upside-Down Girl
Kika the Upside Down Girl is a fun and inspiring story about an adventurous girl who loves living upside down despite the pressure to stay right side up. Kika loves exploring the world upside down and why shouldn’t she? What if we could all hang from trees & bars, turn our ideas upside down and explore what it means to be truly handstanding? Kika ultimately develops the confidence, resiliency and support she needs to be happy. Geared to 4-8 year olds, Kika reminds us that choosing to be differ …

Stephanie's Ponytail (Annikin Miniature Edition)
None of the kids in her class wear a ponytail, so Stephanie decides she must have one. The loud, unanimous comment from her classmates is: “Ugly, ugly, very ugly.” Steadfast, when all the girls have copied her ponytail, she resolves to try a new style. With true Munsch flair, each of Stephanie’s ponytails is more outrageous than the last, while the cast of copycats grows and grows.
About the Annikin Series: Annikins are mini books made especially for children—small enough to fit into tin …

The Paper Bag Princess
The Paper Bag Princess has been a favourite of kids, parents, and teachers for more than 25 years. Now the book that first made Robert Munsch and Michael Martchenko household names is available in a stunning big book format, perfect for sharing.
Elizabeth, a beautiful princess, is all set to marry Prince Ronald until a dragon smashes her castle, burns her clothes with his fiery breath and prince-naps her beloved Ronald. She throws on a large paper bag and sets off to find the dragon and rescue …

Sadie the Ballerina
Sadie wants to be a ballerina more than anything else, but she has a long way to go! Sadie isn't the most graceful little girl, but as she says to herself, "Practice makes perfect." What Sadie lacks in skill, she more than makes up for in enthusiasm. When she's taken to see The Nutcracker she runs up onto the stage to dance with the Sugarplum Fairy. . .who gracefully manages to incorporate Sadie's surprising entry right into the ballet. Bruno St-Aubin's delightful illustrations and Joan Stuchner …

Mademoiselle Nancy
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Faites la connaissance de Mademoiselle Nancy, une petite fille au style et au verbe des plus sophistiqués. Lorsqu'il est question de raffinement et de fantaisie, Mademoiselle Nancy aime la démesure. Avec sa tiare étincelante et ses souliers brillants, Nancy compte bien enseigner à sa famille quelques notions d'élégance... Lors d'une soirée magique, elle entreprend la transformation de ses parents et de sa petite soeur. Une histoire adorable... avec ou san …

Princess Backwards
Princess Fred can’t get the hang of life in her kingdom where everything is in reverse. People call her “Princess Backwards” and despair at her clumsiness. One day the castle is threatened, and Princess Fred realizes her differences may save the day!

Maddie Stands Tall
When Maddie finds out that her little brother Julian is being terrorised by a group of bullies in school, she decides that her gang should confront the problem, head on. Her father has been telling her that she has to look out for her younger brothers. Julian, however, has been staying home from school, sick with fear, but when he finds out that Maddie is going to fight the bullies, he tells all. Now it's up to Maddie to come up with a new solution to make sure that not only will there be no mor …