Books to promote self-esteem in little girls?

[lilysma]

Does anyone have any suggestions for books I can read about promoting little girls' self-esteem in this patriarchal and misogynistic culture we live in? Should I now duck and wait for the rocks to fly?

What age child? There are lots and lots of books that focus on strong/intersting/brave/funny/independent girls.

I have a seven year old girl ( good reader) and would also like suggestions for her please

for older,

The Firework Maker's Daughter - Phillip Pullman

about a girl who has to brave pirates and fire spirits and other good adventure stuff in order to become a firework maker and rescue her dad.

My dd's really like the Lily Quench series.