Goodnight stories are always a hit. Though this set, read aloud by fierce females (Ashley Judd, Janeane Garofalo, Alicia Keys), takes it to another level. An empowering riff on fairy tales, the four volumes encourages listeners with tales of inspiring women: think Elizabeth I, Serena Williams, writers, politicians, jazz singers, among others. Your girl (and boy!) will dream big, and do some fun self-reflecting with the“Write Your Story” and “Draw Your Portrait” takeaway exercises.

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