She wears it everywhere! She likes how it looks and how it makes her feel. This book is important for both boys and girls, because it teaches that the things we love aren’t determined by our gender identity.Īnnie’s Plaid Shirt by Stacy B.
It goes beyond colors to talk about how things like baseball, unicorns, dress up, or cars are for anyone and everyone who enjoys them. Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman - Don’t you hate the notion that “pink is a girl color?” Me too. Once again, the idea of girls playing with cars is presented as a normal activity, which is how I want my kids to view things. All kids who love cars will enjoy reading about how Rosa and her friends play together. Rosa Loves Carsby Jessica Spanyol - The perfect companion to Clive is this sweet book about Rosa, who loves to play with toy cars. It’s excellent for reading with toddlers and preschoolers. I love this book because it presents the idea of a little boy playing with dolls as totally normal - which is exactly as it should be. He and his diverse group of friends play with their babies together, and have a great time taking care of them. I absolutely adore this book and am so glad it exists to read with my boys.Ĭlive and His Babies by Jessica Spanyol - Clive is an adorable little boy who loves playing with his baby dolls. It takes some older kids picking on her little brother to help Jessie realize that Casey should have the right to wear whatever makes him happy. The adults in their lives don’t seem to mind, but Jessie is not too sure about boys wearing skirts and nail polish. Sparkle Boyby Leslea Newman - Jessie’s little brother Casey loves everything that sparkles, including wearing sparkly skirts, sparkly bracelets, and painting his nails with sparkles. 17 Children’s Books About Gender Identity These books will help all children realize that being who you are is always ok, and that we should accept our friends and neighbors in the same way. I love these children’s books about gender identity, because they challenge the idea that only girls can wear dresses or only boys can play with trucks. When we say that certain things are “for boys” or “for girls,” we risk communicating to our children that who they are and what they like is “wrong.” And if kids don’t fit a particular gender binary, they might think there’s something wrong with them, when the real problem lies within society’s view of gender. You may also enjoy these LGBT+ Picture Books!
And I know lots of little girls who are so much more than “sugar, spice, and everything nice.” My boys are also kind, compassionate, gentle, and loving. But as a former preschool teacher, I can assure you that almost all kids are wild, rough, and crazy, sometimes. I mean, sure, sometimes they are wild, rough, and crazy. Most Inappropriate Children's Books Ever and Horrible to Read
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