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katnortonwriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.5
I love that this book addresses multiple things, including sensory issues associated with autism. This is also, for once, a picture book with trans rep that isn't focused on coming out. The illustrations are beautiful (also I love that pig doing his lil 'nails') and the story really shows that the family isn't just trying to accept their sister/daughter, but find ways to celebrate and accommodate her.
bookenthusiast13's review against another edition
4.0
Palm Beach County School District Banned Books List 8/2022
4 - 8 years
4 - 8 years
veronicalathroum's review against another edition
4.0
This is such a sweet book. Trinity is a young transgender girl with autism, who feels a strong need for long hair to best embody her truest self. This book is a celebration of that identity, and an excellent example of acceptance and love from family. There is also an adorable pet pig named Peter Porker, who provides comedic relief on every page. This book is written by Trinity and her mom, and illustrated by a queer artist.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
3.0
Trinity wants long hair to express who she truly is. Her brother comes up with an idea and he & mom go to the store to buy supplies for a rainbow wig.
How refreshing to have a picture book that joyfully stars a transgender black character. The positivity in the representation is sorely needed on the shelves and undoubtedly the book will be whisked away and shared again and again.
The artwork is vibrant, so bright & colorful. I adored the double-page spread of the rainbow colors in the beauty supply store: a feast of colors for the eyes. I also loved the animation of the pig; pig was everywhere in this story and quite a story within itself.
My hesitation? I’m not sure how old Trinity is supposed to be in the story. It is a picture book so, when I read picture books, I default to “toddler age” in my brain. While Trinity clearly explained she needed long hair to feel like herself, the words “transgender” and “cisgender” seemed to me to be abruptly dropped in conversation. I guess it is to give the feel of “this is what is, this is how it is”? This is obviously not a story about discovering one’s self through identifying gender: Trinity already did that. So, maybe my feeling that the gender words seem out of place/sudden/undefined is my own cisgender-self imagining all the questions that would pour from a child to whom these terms are new?
I do not want to leave the impression that I didn’t like the book. I did. I imagine, though, that some parents will pick it up expecting explanations or instruction – and this is not that book. It is a book that affirms self-identity and it is a needed addition to the picture book collection. As our world is populated with so many different shapes, colors, identities, it is nice to have this title on shelves, making our shelves look like the world around us.
How refreshing to have a picture book that joyfully stars a transgender black character. The positivity in the representation is sorely needed on the shelves and undoubtedly the book will be whisked away and shared again and again.
The artwork is vibrant, so bright & colorful. I adored the double-page spread of the rainbow colors in the beauty supply store: a feast of colors for the eyes. I also loved the animation of the pig; pig was everywhere in this story and quite a story within itself.
My hesitation? I’m not sure how old Trinity is supposed to be in the story. It is a picture book so, when I read picture books, I default to “toddler age” in my brain. While Trinity clearly explained she needed long hair to feel like herself, the words “transgender” and “cisgender” seemed to me to be abruptly dropped in conversation. I guess it is to give the feel of “this is what is, this is how it is”? This is obviously not a story about discovering one’s self through identifying gender: Trinity already did that. So, maybe my feeling that the gender words seem out of place/sudden/undefined is my own cisgender-self imagining all the questions that would pour from a child to whom these terms are new?
I do not want to leave the impression that I didn’t like the book. I did. I imagine, though, that some parents will pick it up expecting explanations or instruction – and this is not that book. It is a book that affirms self-identity and it is a needed addition to the picture book collection. As our world is populated with so many different shapes, colors, identities, it is nice to have this title on shelves, making our shelves look like the world around us.
molly_dettmann's review against another edition
4.0
Such pretty artwork and a heartwarming story. The storyline really spelled out the whole situation with Trinity being autistic and transgender and wanting longer hair to feel more like herself. I liked the scenes that simplified the text and story more than the info dump spreads. I think it would have just logistically made it an easier readaloud story. Still all great picture book to add to everybody collections!
lucysmom828's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful book about a Black transgender girl with autism who wants long hair, and whose family works hard to make sure she gets long hair that’s true to who she is.