Who are some of your favourite female characters from literature?
Madeline gave me wanderlust for Paris from a young age.
Pippi Longstocking was a standout when I moved onto longer books.
I remember Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca sticking with me through my teenage years.
As I build up my kids’ picture book collection, I find myself consciously seeking books with strong, unique female characters.
It was such a pleasure to create a list of 10 Fabulous Female Picture Book Characters for hello, Wonderful. You can find my top 10 picks here.