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5-Minute Girl Power Stories
There’s no telling how far they’ll go! Join 12 of your favorite fierce females in this all new treasury.
Complete with beautiful, full color illustrations on every page and a durable padded cover, each empowering story is perfectly timed to be read aloud in 5 minutes. Great for storytime, bedtime, or any time!
Complete with beautiful, full color illustrations on every page and a durable padded cover, each empowering story is perfectly timed to be read aloud in 5 minutes. Great for storytime, bedtime, or any time!
- GenresPicture BooksChildrens
192 pages, Hardcover
Published March 24, 2020
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65 people want to read
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Alli Brydon
15 books46 followersAuthor Alli Brydon is inspired by natural wonders and what they can teach us, and she strives to bring that magic to the books she writes for children. Recent picture books include BRIGHT WINTER NIGHT, illustrated by Ashling Lindsay, LOBSTAH GAHDEN, illustrated by EG Keller, and LOVE AROUND THE WORLD, illustrated by Wazza Pink. She also writes nonfiction about creatures, from insects to lemurs to humans. Alli is a New Yorker who now lives in England with her family. Learn more at www.allibrydoncreative.com.
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August 12, 2020
This book was disappointing. I couldn’t really get into any of the stories. They were too short and boring compared to many of the other Disney stories I’ve read. I love Moana and the Incredibles and I wasn’t really even interested in those stories. Also, when it said they were girl power stories, I expected more empowering stories than just stories about girl characters. This book was definitely a let down.
January 20, 2021
4 Quick Little Reads
My girls liked these stories and I keep them in my Kindle if we are away from home. Super convenient for bedtime with kids.
My girls liked these stories and I keep them in my Kindle if we are away from home. Super convenient for bedtime with kids.
November 21, 2024
A collection of stories featuring female characters from Disney and Pixar movies. Most of them are pretty good and had good messages. My favorite was the Aladdin story, though Mulan and Tiana's stories were also good.
"Ride the Waves" - Lilo & Stitch
Lilo's older sister teaches her to surf and not give up.
Good lesson to persevere through tough things.
"Officer McDimples on Duty" - Toy Story 4
Officer McDimples finds an unhappy toy and realizes it is a dog toy and tries to find it a suitable playmate.
A heartwarming, if a bit slobbery, story.
"The Tambourine Dance" - Little Mermaid
Ariel signs up to learn a new dance, but her new legs aren't cooperating and she's tempted to give up.
Another good story about persevering.
"A Day with Moana" - Moana
Moana and some kids go looking for more sugar cane and she loses one of her charges when they take a break and play hide-n-seek.
Moana keeps her head and makes the best out of the situation with the kids.
Notes on content: The lost child is found quickly and in the process they make a happy find for their quest.
"Nala's Great Adventure" -Lion King
Young cubs Nala and Simba hunt for their very own cub-house, somewhere where they can chill and have fun together but finding the right place is challenging.
Hopefully Nala and Simba learn their lesson after their misadventures.
Content note: the two cubs run away from Zazu who is supposed to be babysitting them and almost get trampled at the watering hole
"Honor for Father" -Mulan
Mulan enters a tournament hoping to win a scroll for her father for his birthday, but he reminds her all he wants is for her to do her best.
Great message about doing what is right and looking out for others being more important than winning.
Content note: some battles with weapons but no one is hurt.
"An Amazing Team" -Sleeping Beauty
Prince Phillip's horse Samson is down with his master gone and a joust coming up he won't get to participate in, but Aurora decides to ride him in Phillip's stead. Can they do well with Aurora being so new?
This is the friendliest jousting tournament you've seen that doesn't involve pillows and pool noodles.
"The Princess Polo Games" -Aladdin
Princess Jasmine is chosen to captain a team of 3 other unlikely sportswomen, but she finds their strengths and even chooses to help the other team's left out players in the game.
I have never seen another story for kids about polo, but it is fitting for an Arabian setting. What Jasmine does to build up the other players is great; she definitely models leading well.
"Big Trouble in Little Rodentia" -Zootopia
Retells the story of Judy making her first arrest as a police officer when she nabs a thieving weasel.
This is the first story that appears to be a retelling from the movie.
"The Missing Daffodils" -Minnie Mouse & Daisy Duck
Minnie and Daisy track down who took the daffodils out of Minnie's yard.
A decent little mystery with plenty of red herrings for such a short story.
"A Day out with Mom" -Incredibles 2
Helen is taking Vi shopping at the mall and while they shop Dash babysits Jack Jack. The day gets more exciting when a supervillain hits the mall and the family gets to do what they do best.
Family teamwork wins the day.
"Tiana's Big-City Sounds" -The Princess and the Frog
Tiana visits her cousin Freda in New York City to hear her cousin's band, but when she arrives she finds out the band lost their gig so she tries to find a new venue for them to play at.
I like how Tiana thinks outside the box in this one.
"Ride the Waves" - Lilo & Stitch
Lilo's older sister teaches her to surf and not give up.
Good lesson to persevere through tough things.
"Officer McDimples on Duty" - Toy Story 4
Officer McDimples finds an unhappy toy and realizes it is a dog toy and tries to find it a suitable playmate.
A heartwarming, if a bit slobbery, story.
"The Tambourine Dance" - Little Mermaid
Ariel signs up to learn a new dance, but her new legs aren't cooperating and she's tempted to give up.
Another good story about persevering.
"A Day with Moana" - Moana
Moana and some kids go looking for more sugar cane and she loses one of her charges when they take a break and play hide-n-seek.
Moana keeps her head and makes the best out of the situation with the kids.
Notes on content: The lost child is found quickly and in the process they make a happy find for their quest.
"Nala's Great Adventure" -Lion King
Young cubs Nala and Simba hunt for their very own cub-house, somewhere where they can chill and have fun together but finding the right place is challenging.
Hopefully Nala and Simba learn their lesson after their misadventures.
Content note: the two cubs run away from Zazu who is supposed to be babysitting them and almost get trampled at the watering hole
"Honor for Father" -Mulan
Mulan enters a tournament hoping to win a scroll for her father for his birthday, but he reminds her all he wants is for her to do her best.
Great message about doing what is right and looking out for others being more important than winning.
Content note: some battles with weapons but no one is hurt.
"An Amazing Team" -Sleeping Beauty
Prince Phillip's horse Samson is down with his master gone and a joust coming up he won't get to participate in, but Aurora decides to ride him in Phillip's stead. Can they do well with Aurora being so new?
This is the friendliest jousting tournament you've seen that doesn't involve pillows and pool noodles.
"The Princess Polo Games" -Aladdin
Princess Jasmine is chosen to captain a team of 3 other unlikely sportswomen, but she finds their strengths and even chooses to help the other team's left out players in the game.
I have never seen another story for kids about polo, but it is fitting for an Arabian setting. What Jasmine does to build up the other players is great; she definitely models leading well.
"Big Trouble in Little Rodentia" -Zootopia
Retells the story of Judy making her first arrest as a police officer when she nabs a thieving weasel.
This is the first story that appears to be a retelling from the movie.
"The Missing Daffodils" -Minnie Mouse & Daisy Duck
Minnie and Daisy track down who took the daffodils out of Minnie's yard.
A decent little mystery with plenty of red herrings for such a short story.
"A Day out with Mom" -Incredibles 2
Helen is taking Vi shopping at the mall and while they shop Dash babysits Jack Jack. The day gets more exciting when a supervillain hits the mall and the family gets to do what they do best.
Family teamwork wins the day.
"Tiana's Big-City Sounds" -The Princess and the Frog
Tiana visits her cousin Freda in New York City to hear her cousin's band, but when she arrives she finds out the band lost their gig so she tries to find a new venue for them to play at.
I like how Tiana thinks outside the box in this one.
July 26, 2023
Lilo & Stitch: Ride the Waves
Even though there was surfing in the movie, this is written as if Lilo & Stitch are learning to surf for the first time. Of course, the whole family pulls together as usual.
Toy Story 4: Officer McDimples on Duty
Not all toys are meant for kids. The toys have a new adventure discovering a Taco toy that is meant for dogs. Now to find the perfect dog to play with them.
The Little Mermaid: The Tambourine Dance
Ariel still has trouble living on two legs, but she loves to try new things. It's encouraging to see her family supporting her this time around and everyone joining in to contribute to this new tradition for her.
Moana: A Day with Moana
Gathering sugar cane turns into a bit of an adventure when hide and seek doesn't go as planned. The group stays remarkably calm as they follow clues to find their lost friend, and the sugar cane they originally set out to collect, too.
The Lion King: Nala's Great Adventure
Simba and Nala are on the search for their perfect "cubhouse". Perhaps, it seems, the best place for a couple of cubs, is back at home.
Mulan: Honor for Father
While he comes across harsh at the beginning of the movie, it is scenes like this when he seems to be the ideal dad who truly values his family and his daughter. Mulan truly did do her best, and also showed that her family and friends are more important that a village tournament.
Sleeping Beauty: An Amazing Team
With Prince Phillip away (without his horse?), Aurora steps in to cheer up Samson and compete in the local jousting tournament. Certainly not the usual sport you hear of for a princess.
Aladdin: The Princess Polo Games
We don't usually see or hear anything about Princess Jasmine's mother. Apparently, she was well known for Princess Polo. Jasmine doesn't think she has a good team at first, but she learns to pull her team together and play to everyone's strengths. Perhaps most important of all though, they have fun.
Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia
This tale is actually just a small snippet of the movie, focusing on the chase through Rodentia to catch a weasel.
Minnie: The Missing Daffodils
Minnie starts off accusing those who are innocent of being the flower prowler. She picks up towards the end though and realizes that it may be a rather innocent crime and unintentional as a hungry goat certainly has no idea that they're stealing her garden.
Incredibles 2: A Day Out with Mom
Violet and Helen have very different ideas when it comes to fashion, however, the entire family can agree on one thing: they make a great team and they enjoy being superheroes.
The Princess & the Frog: Tiana's Big-City Sound
This time around Tiana puts her focus and determination into helping her cousin and their band when the place they usually played closes down just as she gets to town. Not much of a surprise given the focus on music in the movie as well.
Even though there was surfing in the movie, this is written as if Lilo & Stitch are learning to surf for the first time. Of course, the whole family pulls together as usual.
Toy Story 4: Officer McDimples on Duty
Not all toys are meant for kids. The toys have a new adventure discovering a Taco toy that is meant for dogs. Now to find the perfect dog to play with them.
The Little Mermaid: The Tambourine Dance
Ariel still has trouble living on two legs, but she loves to try new things. It's encouraging to see her family supporting her this time around and everyone joining in to contribute to this new tradition for her.
Moana: A Day with Moana
Gathering sugar cane turns into a bit of an adventure when hide and seek doesn't go as planned. The group stays remarkably calm as they follow clues to find their lost friend, and the sugar cane they originally set out to collect, too.
The Lion King: Nala's Great Adventure
Simba and Nala are on the search for their perfect "cubhouse". Perhaps, it seems, the best place for a couple of cubs, is back at home.
Mulan: Honor for Father
While he comes across harsh at the beginning of the movie, it is scenes like this when he seems to be the ideal dad who truly values his family and his daughter. Mulan truly did do her best, and also showed that her family and friends are more important that a village tournament.
Sleeping Beauty: An Amazing Team
With Prince Phillip away (without his horse?), Aurora steps in to cheer up Samson and compete in the local jousting tournament. Certainly not the usual sport you hear of for a princess.
Aladdin: The Princess Polo Games
We don't usually see or hear anything about Princess Jasmine's mother. Apparently, she was well known for Princess Polo. Jasmine doesn't think she has a good team at first, but she learns to pull her team together and play to everyone's strengths. Perhaps most important of all though, they have fun.
Zootopia: Big Trouble in Little Rodentia
This tale is actually just a small snippet of the movie, focusing on the chase through Rodentia to catch a weasel.
Minnie: The Missing Daffodils
Minnie starts off accusing those who are innocent of being the flower prowler. She picks up towards the end though and realizes that it may be a rather innocent crime and unintentional as a hungry goat certainly has no idea that they're stealing her garden.
Incredibles 2: A Day Out with Mom
Violet and Helen have very different ideas when it comes to fashion, however, the entire family can agree on one thing: they make a great team and they enjoy being superheroes.
The Princess & the Frog: Tiana's Big-City Sound
This time around Tiana puts her focus and determination into helping her cousin and their band when the place they usually played closes down just as she gets to town. Not much of a surprise given the focus on music in the movie as well.
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October 27, 2022
This book was exactly what I was looking for. I liked that it had 8 short stories, perfect for bedtime. I also liked that even though the main character of each story is female it wasn’t a girly story that boys wouldn’t like so anyone could enjoy it. I liked how it taught a lesson like always doing your best. I’m so happy that I picked up this book and hope to be able to share it with others.
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June 27, 2025I read specifically Tiana’s big city sound. I couldn’t find the page for just that story since I read it at the dollar store. I have a photo for proof lol.
It was fine. Really short. Idk I felt like there could’ve been more but now seeing it’s apart of a ‘5 minute read’ series I guess it was fine. In the end it was cute but too short lol.
It was fine. Really short. Idk I felt like there could’ve been more but now seeing it’s apart of a ‘5 minute read’ series I guess it was fine. In the end it was cute but too short lol.
November 26, 2023
What a wasted opportunity. All of these go off-script. They could have made motivating stories about female characters. These stories were all female-centric but those girls didn’t do anything empowering.
October 15, 2020
A great book full of stories that can empower young girls to believe in themselves.
January 19, 2023
Giggle gets Taco a new doggie friend.
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February 8, 2023
Girl Power? Ok I just think of it as Girl stories. Fast bedtime reads for kids.
February 14, 2025
My three year old is getting into longer story books, these five minute Disney stories are fun, engaging and three-year-old approved! Been a fun way to incorporate for our bedtime routine!❤️
August 25, 2025
The "girl power" was super lackluster and the stories left a lot to be desired. This was probably my least favorite of the 5-Minute Stories collections so far. But, the illustrations are stunning.
January 30, 2024
I loved the toy story one best
June 12, 2022
Very enjoyable collection of quick-listen stories.
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