Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Nora y Zoe: dos mamás para un bebé

Nora y Zoe: dos mamás para un bebé 
by Rosa Maestro 
illus. by Barbara Guillén Feltrer 
Language: Spanish 
Editorial Chocolate, 2014. 
28 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 8461693892; 9788461693894 
Summary: Un cuento infantil, en el que dos mujeres se enamoran y deciden ser mamás. Recurren a las doctora Lola que les regalará una semillita mágica con la que lograr su sueño. Un cuento adaptado a los diferentes modelos de familia y hacer más visible las técnicas de reproducción asistida. 
Available: http://www.amazon.es/Nora-Zoe-mam%C3%A1s-para-bebe/dp/8461693892/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403002435&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=nora+ya+zoe+maestro

Monday, June 16, 2014

My new daddy

My new daddy 
by Lilly Mossiano 
illus. by Sage Mossiano 
Language: English 
[Burlington, North Carolina] : Spun Silver Productions, ©2012. 
28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9781484817223; 1484817222 
Summary: My New Daddy is a short illustrated work of fiction following young Charles through the journey of his mother's transition from female to male, and his transition from calling him "Mommy" to "Daddy". It explains, in easy to convey ideas, the hows and why of female to male gender reassignment surgery and the emotional and mental changes that occur during transition. It is designed to instill a sense of understanding in young children to prevent confusion and mistrust of transgender individuals.
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4260408

My new mommy

My new mommy 
by Lilly Mossiano 
illus. by Sage Mossiano 
Language: English 
[Burlington, North Carolina] : Spun Silver Productions, ©2012. 
28 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9781482757194; 1482757192 
Summary: My New Mommy is a short illustrated work of fiction following young Violet through the journey of her father's transition from male to female. It explains, in easy to convey and appropriate for young children words, the basic steps of, and reasons for, male to female gender reassignment surgery and the emotional and mental changes that occur during transition. It is designed to instill a sense of understanding in young children to prevent confusion and mistrust of transgender individuals. 
Available: https://www.createspace.com/4205254

A very, very noisy tractor

A very, very noisy tractor 
by Mar Pavón 
illus. by Nívola Uyá 
translated by Jon Brokenbrow 
Language: English 
Madrid : Cuento de Luz, ©2013. 
1 online resource : col. ill. 
ISBN: 9788415619673; 8415619677
Summary: A woman drives a tractor through town and, thanks to the tractor's noisy engine, can't hear all the things people say about her as she drives by. They comment on her clothes and her hair, but mostly they seem confused as to why a woman is driving a tractor in the first place. 
Available: http://www.ipgbook.com/a-very--very-noisy-tractor-products-9788415619673.php

When Kayla was Kyle

When Kayla was Kyle 
by Amy Fabrikant 
illus. by Jennifer Levine 
Language: English 
[Lakewood, Calif.] : Avid Readers Publishing Group, ©2013. 
iii, 28 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm. 
ISBN: 9781612861548 1612861547 
Summary: Kyle doesn't understand why the other kids at school call him names. He looks like other boys, but doesn't feel like them. Can Kyle find the words to share his feelings about his gender -- and can his parents help him to transition into the girl he was born to be? 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/When-Kayla-Was-Kyle-Fabrikant/dp/1612861547

Not every princess

Not every princess 
by Jeffrey Bone and Lisa Bone 
illus. by Valeria Docampo 
Language: English 
Washington, DC : Magination Press, 2014. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 cm. 
ISBN: 9781433816475; 1433816474 
Summary: Not Every Princess takes readers on a journey that gently questions the rigid construction of gender roles and inspires readers to access their imaginations and challenge societal expectations. Also includes a Note to Parents by the authors. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Every-Princess-Jeffrey-Bone-Lisa/dp/1433816474

The worst princess

The worst princess 
by Anna Kemp 
illus. by Sara Ogilvie 
Language: English 
New York : Random House, 2014. 
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 27 cm. 
ISBN: 9780385371254; 038537125X 
Summary: Lonely Princess Sue longs to leave her castle tower, but when her prince finally rescues her, she realizes she is destined for a less traditional partner. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/The-Worst-Princess-Anna-Kemp/dp/038537125X

I'm gonna climb a mountain in my patent leather shoes

I'm gonna climb a mountain in my patent leather shoes 
by Marilyn Singer 
illus. by Lynne Avril 
Language: English 
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2014. 
40 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9781419703362; 1419703366 
Summary: Sadie is all-girl, but she does not let that--or her wardrobe--stop her from enjoying a family camping trip as she helps pitch the tent in "fancy ruffled pants" and looks for Bigfoot while wearing a tutu. 
Available: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/im-gonna-climb-a-mountain-in-my-patent-leather-shoes-marilyn-singer/1118470619?ean=9781419703362

Joy in Mudville

Joy in Mudville 
by Bob Raczka 
illus. by Glin Dibley 
Language: English 
Minneapolis : Carolrhoda Books, [2014]. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm. 
ISBN: 9780761360155; 0761360158 
Summary: The day after Mighty Casey's strikeout, the Mudville Nine are in a crucial game when a relief pitcher--a girl--is sent in and quickly proves herself to the crowd using moves from football, tennis, and soccer. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Joy-Mudville-Bob-Raczka/dp/0761360158

Muffy was fluffy

Muffy was fluffy 
by Rikki Marie-Josee Dubois 
Language: English 
Baltimore : PublishAmerica, ©2012. 
[27] p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm. 
ISBN: 9781627091671; 162709167X 
Summary: How does one explain to a young child why their loved one is changing their gender? Muffy was Fluffy was written to show young children how a beloved pet, Fluffy, is not comfortable with the way she was born, and that in order be truly happy, she must change into Muffy, the type of pet she was meant to be. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Muffy-Fluffy-Rikki-Marie-DuBois/dp/162709167X

Play free

Play free 
by McNall Mason 
illus. by Max Suarez 
Language: English 
Tacoma, WA : MaxNmeStudio.com., [2012] ©2012. 
44 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9780988749924; 0988749920 
Summary: "Girls can wear pants, boys can wear dresses. None of that should cause any messes. Take a stroll through the life of a gender variant boy who just wants to be accepted for who he is. Walk in his shoes for a minute as he shows you his play house and introduces you to his friends. Soon you'll see that we're all pretty similar and being different isn't really that big of a deal." -- Back cover. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Play-Free-Magic-Friendships-3/dp/0988749920

Jacob's new dress

Jacob's new dress 
by Sarah Hoffman and Ian Hoffman 
illus. by Chris Case 
Language: English 
Chicago, Illinois : Albert Whitman & Company, 2014. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm. 
ISBN: 9780807563731; 0807563730 
Summary: Jacob, who likes to wear dresses at home, convinces his parents to let him wear a dress to school too.
Available: http://www.amazon.com/Jacobs-New-Dress-Sarah-Hoffman/dp/0807563730

But, I'm not a boy

But, I'm not a boy 
by Katie Leone 
illus. by Alison Pfeifer 
Language: English 
[United States] : Katie Leone, ©2014. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 cm. 
ISBN: 9781494855413; 1494855410 
Summary: David has a big problem; she is really a girl named Sarah. But nobody knows and everyone assumes she is a boy. When her parents ask why she is so sad, is she brave enough to tell them the truth? 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/But-not-boy-Katie-Leone/dp/1494855410

The princes and the treasure

The princes and the treasure 
by Jeffrey A. Miles 
illus. by J. L. Phillips 
Language: English 
Handsome Prince Publishing, [2014] ©2014. 
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm. 
ISBN: 099105363X; 9780991053636 
Summary: In the magical kingdom of Evergreen, beautiful Princess Elena is suddenly whisked away by an old woman. Undefeated champion Gallant and shy bookworm Earnest go on a quest to find "the greatest treasure in the land" so one of them can save and marry the princess. Along the way, Earnest and Gallant realize "the greatest treasure in the land" is not what they expected. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/The-Princes-Treasure-Jeffrey-Miles/dp/099105363X/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0

I am Jazz!

I am Jazz! 
by Jessica Herthel and Jazz Jennings 
ill. by Shelagh McNicholas 
Language: English 
New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2014]. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
ISBN: 9780803741072; 0803741073 
Summary: From the time she was two years old, Jazz knew that she had a girl's brain in a boy's body. She loved pink and dressing up as a mermaid and didn't feel like herself in boys' clothing. This confused her family, until they took her to a doctor who said that Jazz was transgender and that she was born that way. Jazz's story is based on her real-life experience and she tells it in a simple, clear way that will be appreciated by picture book readers, their parents, and teachers. 
Available: http://www.amazon.com/I-Am-Jazz-Jessica-Herthel/dp/0803741073/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1402931057&sr=1-1&keywords=i+am+jazz

The youngest finds joy

The youngest finds joy 
by Rebecca Chapin 
Language: English 
Lulu, 2011. 
32 p. : col. ill. ; cm. 
Summary: Growing up transgender without the language to define yourself can be very difficult. The world can be a very unforgiving place. The Youngest Finds Joy is about a young transgender person who tries very hard to fit into a world that doesn’t make sense. Then, just as she is about to loose hope, a chance encounter makes everything fall into place. 
Available: http://www.lulu.com/shop/rebecca-chapin/the-youngest-finds-joy/paperback/product-16798484.html

Tuesday, June 3, 2014

My 2 mums & me

My 2 mums & me 
by Eleni Prineas 
illus. by Kath Deighton 
Language: English 
Australia : Lex & Lucy, 2012. ©2012. 
18 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm. 
ISBN: 9780987397621; 0987397621 
Summary: Two mums, one kid . . . how much mess could they possibly make? Join Mummy, Memmy and Junior in picture book style domestic bliss, and chaos. With joyful colour illustrations by Kath Deighton, and rhyming text by Eleni Prineas, this is a portrait of family life that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. 
Author's Web site: http://my2mumsandme.wordpress.com/