My Princess Boy

My Princess Boy

Title: My Princess Boy
Author: Cheryl Kilodavis
Illustrator: Suzanne DeSimone
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (2010)
ISBN: 9781442429888
 
Kilodavis wrote this book because of her younger sons experiences. The story is a lesson of acceptance and tolerance about a 4-year-old boy, teased because he loves wearing dresses and told boys should not wear them. “When we go shopping he is the happiest… And when he buys girls things they laugh at him and they laugh at me. It hurts us both.”
A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.
Most children find it difficult to discuss bullying and these picture books are great discussion starters. The books look at both sides of the issue, the bully and the bullied.
Exposure to diverse books helps children celebrate differences in the world. These picture books are a great tool for starting a dialogue on tolerance, discrimination and the actions we can take.
The following picture books challenge gender stereotypes. They present characters who don't fit into "normal" gender roles. They are instead true to themselves.
Children often suffer from anxiety because they feel different. This picture book list promotes that we should embrace who we are and that we are all different.
In a multicultural world, discrimination is all around us. These picture books are a wonderful tool to teach tolerance and diversity.
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Simon and Schuster: Reading Group Guide
Support Services for LGBTQ Youth: My Princess Boy Lesson Plan
The Highland Council: Equality and Diversity Lesson Plan for My Princess Boy
Advocates for Youth: Gender Roles A Lesson Plan from Rights, Respect, Responsibility
Mermaids UK: Resources and information to support gender non-conforming or transgender children
Educate & Celebrate: Download Original Song
My Princess Boy Official Website
Cheryl Kilodavis Official Website
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