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hoffnungswolke's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
It's fine. I'm fine. I swear.
Books like this. Stories like this. They are just balm for the soul.
Of course not every child will have the same support. But good god, it just feels so nice to see families supporting their kid on their journey, to see friends and overall people in the kids circle to be accepting.
Beautiful book.
Books like this. Stories like this. They are just balm for the soul.
Of course not every child will have the same support. But good god, it just feels so nice to see families supporting their kid on their journey, to see friends and overall people in the kids circle to be accepting.
Beautiful book.
librarybonanza's review against another edition
5.0
Age: Kindergarten-2nd grade
Identity: Mixed race-white mother, black father
LGBTQ: Transgender Boy
Identity: Parents of a transgender girl
The past couple years have brought out some remarkable picture books introducing and starring transgender children. Along the lines of Sam Is My Sister and My Maddy, this book introduces the transgender experience in accessible language that speaks to a young audience that is first being introduced or currently experiencing it themselves. Academic and medical terminology is saved for the afterword and, instead, the stories focus on an interesting plot that welcomes change, answers questions, and ends triumphantly.
As the authors note in the end, "the support Calvin receives is based on best existing practices." With nervous trepidation, he tells his parents about his true self and is welcomed with open arms by his immediate family and grandparents. The big change causes more anxiousness when Calvin has to return to school but adults and children greet him by his new name with ease and acceptance, having been told in advance so that Calvin is free to be himself without explaining the change to everyone he meets.
Identity: Mixed race-white mother, black father
LGBTQ: Transgender Boy
Identity: Parents of a transgender girl
The past couple years have brought out some remarkable picture books introducing and starring transgender children. Along the lines of Sam Is My Sister and My Maddy, this book introduces the transgender experience in accessible language that speaks to a young audience that is first being introduced or currently experiencing it themselves. Academic and medical terminology is saved for the afterword and, instead, the stories focus on an interesting plot that welcomes change, answers questions, and ends triumphantly.
As the authors note in the end, "the support Calvin receives is based on best existing practices." With nervous trepidation, he tells his parents about his true self and is welcomed with open arms by his immediate family and grandparents. The big change causes more anxiousness when Calvin has to return to school but adults and children greet him by his new name with ease and acceptance, having been told in advance so that Calvin is free to be himself without explaining the change to everyone he meets.
strahmboli's review against another edition
5.0
I loved how this book celebrated Calvin and showed how much support from friends and family means!
bookish_shae's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautiful. This is how every parent, family member, teacher, classmate, etc., should celebrate and support a trans child.
meaghunt's review against another edition
4.0
A sweet story about a transgendered child that may be a safe and sheltering book for transgendered children without a safe place to express themselves in real life. This whole book is, of course, a best-case scenario, but I think that's what it needs to be for the children who don't have it in their own experiences.
honoreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
5.0
Great book to talk about transidentities to children. We can talk about everything with them and trans kids can know at an early age who they are.
Loved it!
Loved it!
charlotteccassidy's review against another edition
5.0
Made me tear up.
Thank you for writing this book J.r. Ford
Thank you for writing this book J.r. Ford
wren_rainbow's review against another edition
5.0
This made me cry and felt like a hug for my inner child. A bit healing in a way. I love seeing trans kids and black trans kids embraced by their families and thriving. “When I looked in the mirror I finally saw me” aww man the tears. At age 30, I’m finally beginning to see me as well.
jrkrell's review against another edition
4.0
A child gathers up the courage to tell his parents that in his heart and brain he is a boy. Supported by his family over the summer he gathers his courage to go back to school and finds his way eased by family, friends and the school.
theojayne's review against another edition
5.0
Like a warm hug for any trans person who needs to soothe their inner child.