We have many of the Rebel Girls series, but this was the first time we've seen this title. My 7 year old daughter is a vet / park ranger in training, so being able to show her these great examples of women following their dreams was wonderful! We read tons of books about different conservationists, zoologists, and biologists, so I was nicely surprised to see that most of the women highlighted in this book were new to us. (Don't get me wrong, Jane Goodall is the GOAT, but been there, done that.) Also, the variety of ages of the women makes a difference to learn about. Some have spent their whole life working for animals, but it's nice to see younger / more recent activists highlighted as well.
The writing level is in line with other Rebel Girls books, meaning a bit too high for my 1st grader to read on her own, but she likes looking at the beautiful illustrations while I read to her. The QR codes for more information was a nice add-on, too.
NetGalley provided the digital copy for review, but I'll ask my local library to purchase a copy of this book and probably buy my own copy for our home.

Rebel Girls books will always be my favorite and my children’s- yes even my son. Animal Allies was the perfect book to accompany our homeschool about zoology and geography this year. We learned about women we never heard of before and famous people we’ve heard of but were not aware they were animal Allies.

Following the same format of other Rebel Girl books, this is an fun and informative look at animal allies with a page of easy to read information and a colourful picture page.
women from different times, current and around the world. Lovely to see some of the lesser known ones too.

The Rebel Girls series is very popular in our library's children's biography section. When I saw that they were publishing an Animal Allies edition, I couldn't wait to read it!

As usual, the biographies are digestible and comprehensive. The illustrations are lovely, especially because there are a variety of artists working on them, so there is a style there for everyone to enjoy. The women featured are amazing role models for children of all ages and genders.

For places where animals and the Rebel Girls series are popular, this is a must purchase.

beautiful book, wonderfully written and gives a fantastic overview of different people -women and girls!- that are worth learning and hearing about.

i love this series and the individual books and k am so happy that it makes learning about women (and other people) do easy!

i really enjoyed this and highly recommend it!

Every girl has a unique talent she can use to act as an ally to animals. This colorful book shows how 25 women developed an interest in and love for something in the animal kingdom as a youngster. Each woman went on to champion animals using her unique talents, observational skills, insight, and determination.

The short, easy-to-read biographies draw readers in. Some of the stories include a scannable QR code which leads to in-depth audio stories. Rebel Girls consulted with conservationist Bindi Irwin (one of the 25 animal allies) to present activities at the end of the book.

It’s never too early or too late to take an interest in the wonderful world of nature, participate in citizen science projects, or get involved in research that helps animals.

What I Loved About This Book

The colorful illustrations grab the reader’s attention, and the interesting biographies arouse curiosity about the women and the animals they advocate for. Teachers, parents, and grandparents could read the stories out loud to younger children. Likewise, involved adults could adapt the activities at the end for either younger or older audiences.

The authors made sure to include women from multiple ethnicities and countries. There’s no need to exclude boys from the stories (I plan on buying a copy for my grandson)—anyone can become an animal ally!

This is a must-have for teachers, librarians, parents, and grandparents.

Rebel Girls, Animal Allies is exactly the sort of book I would have loved when I was growing up. I loved animals (still do) and was always ‘rescuing’ crabs with missing legs or baby birds that had fallen out of nests. In another life, I am one of the Rebel Girls of this title.

This inspiring book focuses on 25 inspirational women who have devoted their lives to caring for and understanding animals. There are more familiar names, such as Bindi Irwin, Jane Goodall and Kristen Bell (yes, Anna in Frozen) and less well known but equally important ones like Bella Lack, a school girl who campaigned (successfully) to change the law on animals performing in UK circuses.

Each woman is given a beautifully presented double page spread, with her story on one side and stunning illustrations with a pertinent quote on the other. I can imagine using this in the classroom, choosing a page each week and discussing the ‘Rebel Girl’ and perhaps researching further if the children are inspired by what they’ve heard. I can also see this book working well as part of a topic on animals or conservation. They would make excellent texts for guided reading.

Basically, I loved this book and think it would be an excellent addition to any bookshelf, whether at home or at school.

Rebel Girls Animal Allies is published on 4th April 2023

The Rebel Girls series is one that consistently offers it readers inspiring short biographies along with lively graphics. This time the editors have turned their gaze on women who care about and work for the betterment of animals.

Some of those featured are well known, as for example, Bindi Irwin, Jane Goodall and Temple Grandin. There are many others to meet as well including activists, filmmakers, conservationists, architects, vets and more. Spending time with all of them is inspiring. At the end of the books, readers will find additional resources.

This title would make an excellent addition to both home and school libraries.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for this title. All opinions are my own.

The Rebel Girls series is one that consistently offers it readers inspiring short biographies along with lively graphics. This time the editors have turned their gaze on women who care about and work for the betterment of animals.

Some of those featured are well known, as for example, Bindi Irwin, Jane Goodall and Temple Grandin. There are many others to meet as well including activists, filmmakers, conservationists, architects, vets and more. Spending time with all of them is inspiring. At the end of the books, readers will find additional resources.

This title would make an excellent addition to both home and school libraries.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for this title. All opinions are my own.

Omg! I didn't know world animals are being taken care of and supervised in this pure way. How incredible such people are. I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to read such beautiful yet igniting stories.

Whenever I see animals around me, It reminds me of rebel girls.

I love everything about this book. Highly recommended to animal lovers or who are thinking to pursue the profession.

Thank you @neygalley @rebelgirls for providing the pre-approved arc

This is another great inspiring book about Rebel Girls and it was lovely to read. I enjoyed the animal theme and the illustrations were beautiful.

The Rebel Girls series just keeps getting better! It's always so fascinating to see what women have accomplished in the world and even better when it's all in one book! Another great addition to the series that I would highly recommend for both girls and boys.

Thank you to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

I love the rebel girls books and this was no exception. My daughter and I enjoyed reading the stories and then finding out more about each amazing woman.

Thank you Netgalley for providing a copy of this wonderful book. I've been a long-time fan of the entire Rebel Girls series, and as an animal lover, this one was a treat. Every illustration is vivid and eye-catching, while the text captures women throughout history who have done so much with such little recognition. Rebel Girls Animal Allies highlights 24 compassionate female activists, veterinarians, scientists, and individuals who championed for animal rights and conservation. While highlighting these rebel girls, readers get the chance to travel the globe and meet animals from different continents and ecosystems. This book is perfect for any animal lover, feminist, or curious reader. These stories both entertain and inspire!

Thank you Netgalley for this wonderful book! I was already a big fan of the series and this one didn't disappoint. In fact, I loved it the most! The art is gorgeous and it features all my favorite women. I cannot wait for it to release just so I can hold the physical version in my hands. A MUST READ for animal lovers everywhere. I love it so much.

This is my favourite 25 Tales... from Rebel Girls to date. I feel like the artists have out done themselves in this one. The animals are sooo cute! I think I would have loved this one so much when I was a kid.

“Meet 25 brave, compassionate scientists, veterinarians, activists, and others who fight for animal rights and conservation. Animal Allies takes readers all around the world—to the tops of trees and the bottom of oceans, deep into the jungle and high into the mountains.”

This book, a collection of mini-bios of Animal Activists, is exactly what you’d expect from Rebel Girls.

Inspiring stories (mostly new), great artwork from female creatives, and skin-in-the-game activities to promote animal welfare and awareness.

I particularly the story of Leela Hazzah and the Make-A-Rescue-Kit project.

Really, the only way this could have been improved, was to include more stories. Twenty five makes for a fairly slim volume.

7.5/10

Thanks to NetGalley and Rebel Girls for this ARC.

I received an electronic ARC from Rebel Girls through NetGalley.
This volume introduces readers to women who work with animals in a variety of fields. Each of these women is an inspiration to others with their passion and commitment to their causes. I appreciate the consistent format across the books - one page spread per woman consisting of one page of information, a full page picture and a quote from the woman. When a reader sees a new volume, they know what they will find including the encouragement to create their own story at the end.

Yet again, Rebel Girls delivers a beautiful and highly engaging book celebrating women of all ages and this time, they share a common interest and passion; animals. As a little girl, I wanted to work with animals and only ever thought I'd be able to do so by being a vet. Now, as an adult, while my role as a marketer keeps me at my desk, I've been able to volunteer and help animals by providing my services free of charge to sanctuaries I'm passionate about. I liked that this book opened conversations in different ways we can help and work with animals. It's always great seeing books highlighting women and the role we play and this is no exception.

I liked this book much more than the Entrepreneurs one. I appreciated that women of all ages were chosen to be profiled, showing how important work can be accomplished all throughout one's life. I enjoyed that there were fun facts about relevant species included in almost every profile. It felt more focused on the target audience of girls. I look forward to reading other books in the Rebel Girls series.