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Why this book
We keep this on the shelf for LGBTQ+ kids and families — a story kids can feel, not just a lesson adults want to teach.
Who it's for
Ages 3–8. Especially helpful for affirming LGBTQ+ identity and gender expression.
Conversation starter
Ask: How did someone in this story show who they are — and who cheered them on?
Try this
Bedtime tip: after the last page, ask one question and wait — silence is where the story sticks.
Pair with
Two titles that deepen the same conversation.
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