wombat_88's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hazzel's review against another edition
5.0
"However you feel is fine, baby. It's what's on the inside that matters most. If you feel like a boy, that's okay."
"No, Mama, I don't feel like a boy. I AM a boy."
Los cuentos infantiles son los mejores y más si cuentan con representación y les enseñan a las nuevas generaciones que esta bien ser tu, y esta bien amar a quien quieras, ser quien quieras, y que no eres un error y no eres una aberración para la sociedad, tu eres tu y eso te hace único y eso te hace especial y por eso mereces ser amado y recibir todo el amor que mereces, porque lo mereces
Me iré a llorar
"No, Mama, I don't feel like a boy. I AM a boy."
Los cuentos infantiles son los mejores y más si cuentan con representación y les enseñan a las nuevas generaciones que esta bien ser tu, y esta bien amar a quien quieras, ser quien quieras, y que no eres un error y no eres una aberración para la sociedad, tu eres tu y eso te hace único y eso te hace especial y por eso mereces ser amado y recibir todo el amor que mereces, porque lo mereces
Me iré a llorar
chrysfey's review against another edition
5.0
A cute story about how a child is finally able to embrace their true identity and how his family accepts him and loves him regardless.
babyleo's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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
4.0
qgg's review
5.0
This was a beautiful and affirming story of a transgender boy coming out to his family and friends. Everyone in Penelope's life is very supportive. This book makes my heart sing. Henry loved it, too.
heisereads's review against another edition
3.0
We are getting more and more picture book stories about transgender kids, which is great to see the multitude of experiences, but this particular one did not work for me as a flowing story quite as well as other options: Calvin, My Rainbow, Call Me Max, Sam is My Sister, Born Ready, I'm Not a Girl, or When Aidan Became a Brother.
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
This is a sweet story of a boy who was born female, but who knows that he is a boy. It is based written by his mother, and based on her memories of what it was like to understand and accept her son for what he was.
Very brave boy, but very understanding family helps him feel confident that he can be who he felt he was born to be.
Wonderful illustrations and very simple laid out story which is easy enough for kids to understand.
I am so glad that there are all these picture books out there so children can see themselves in books.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
Very brave boy, but very understanding family helps him feel confident that he can be who he felt he was born to be.
Wonderful illustrations and very simple laid out story which is easy enough for kids to understand.
I am so glad that there are all these picture books out there so children can see themselves in books.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
andrew_petro's review against another edition
4.0
Positive representation. Models supportive parenting.
abigailbat's review against another edition
Much needed Black trans representation!