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Parts are heartbreaking but it's great to watch the growth. This is an awesome read for kids who are friends or siblings of someone who is transgender.

queerpoetssociety_'s review against another edition

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inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

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5.0

This book covers this subject matter with such a delicate and wonderful hand. We bought this for my nephew for Christmas, and we've read it through with him several times, and each time it has my wife and I in tears by the end.

I'm really thankful for books like this, that help to celebrate all families.

I highly recommend this, for all homes with little beans.

ariknox05's review

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3.0

Unique perspective, focuses on a sibling slow process of accepting her brother being trans

amelias's review

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

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2.0

I had a hard time putting my finger on why this doesn't quite sit right, but I think I landed on it. The main thrust of this book is the sibling relationship, but the whole book still reinforces gender stereotypes. The older sister has some extremely ingrained ideas about boys and girls, and the parent does very little to correct it. I'm a little bummed that this book, which seemingly is about a wonderful and needed theme, that is still so beholden to "boy" stuff and "girl" stuff.

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