What Are Little Girls Made of? - Haliburtons & Co.

What Are Little Girls Made of?

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Seventeen beloved nursery rhymes get a brilliant, empowering makeover

Think you know your favourite nursery rhymes? Think again. In this witty and wonderful collection, award-winning author Jeanne Willis transforms classic Mother Goose rhymes into empowering tales where girls are the heroes of every story. Georgie Porgie doesn't dare make the girls cry (because they tell him off for kissing without permission!), Little Bo-Peep's sheep are perfectly fine thank you very much, and of course it's the Queen who fixes Humpty Dumpty.

From Jack and Jill—where Jill heads home to fetch her spanners and plasters to fix both Jack and his scooter—to Doctor Foster, who rolls up her sleeves to fix Gloucester's broken drain herself, these brilliantly funny poems celebrate girls who are strong, capable, and wonderfully confident. Isabelle Follath's charming, detailed illustrations bring each reimagined rhyme to life with wit and warmth, showing diverse characters who can choose to be anything they want to be.

This delightful collection proves that the best stories are the ones where everyone gets to be the hero. Perfect for sharing aloud or discovering alone, it's a book that will have children (and adults) giggling while learning that girls can absolutely be the stars of any tale.

Ideal for ages 3-7, perfect for families who love stories with spirit.

Format: Hardback picture book
Pages: 32
Dimensions: 22.5 x 18cm

Further Information

What's Included: 32-page hardback picture book featuring 17 reimagined nursery rhymes with full-colour illustrations.

About the Creators: Jeanne Willis is an award-winning author who has written over 300 books and works in an attic surrounded by her collection of caterpillars and tarantula skins. Isabelle Follath is a Swiss illustrator who combines traditional techniques with digital art to create warm, characterful illustrations.

Featured Rhymes: Classic favourites including Georgie Porgie, Jack and Jill, Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Doctor Foster, and many more—all with empowering twists.

Educational Value: Encourages discussion about gender roles, fairness, and personal agency while maintaining the joy and rhythm of traditional nursery rhymes.

Audio Feature: Includes free "Stories Aloud" audio recording accessible via QR code.

Product Specifications

SKU: 9781788004466

Publisher: Nosy Crow

Author: Jeanne Willis

Illustrator: Isabelle Follath

Format: Hardback picture book

Pages: 32

Dimensions: 22.5 x 18cm

Weight: 255g

Age Range: 3-7 years (suitable for sharing with all ages)

Features: 17 reimagined nursery rhymes, free audio recording

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Nosy Crow

Founded in 2010, this award-winning independent publisher creates child-focused, parent-friendly books that encourage reading for pleasure. From innovative Stories Aloud audio features to partnerships with The British Museum and Cambridge University, Nosy Crow makes beautiful books children and families love to share.

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