They Play
by Monica McGue
illus. by Toby Cowan
Language: English
McGue Enterprises, LLC, 2020.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1733487336 ; 9781733487337
Summary: Acceptance is the overall theme of They Play, a children's book for ages 4-6. "They" is used as a pronoun - like "he" or "she" - to help educate young children about the meaning of inclusiveness and acceptance of each other. Whether identifying as she, he or they, everyone is the same yet different. Introducing this concept to young children, without attaching a gender judgment, can help develop an aware and healthy young person who can grow into a strong and sensitive adult. Everyone deserves respect.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/They-Play-Monica-McGue/dp/1733487336
What Am I?: A Child's Story about Gender Confusion
by Eric J. Allen; Jessica L. Allen
Language: English
Eric Allen, 2019.
26 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 0578482975; 9780578482972
Summary: WHAT AM I is a story about gender confusion from a child's perspective. The child questions their likes, feelings, and how they act in terms of gender norms, expectations and stereotyping. Follow along as they come to the realization that they're both ordinary and extraordinary!
Available: https://www.amazon.com/What-Am-Childs-Gender-Confusion/dp/0578482975/
Basil and Sage: Does a Mother Need to Be Female? (Rainbow Street Series)
written and illus. by Nick Rolfe
Language: English
Your Stories Matter, 2017.
38 p. : col. ill. ; cm.
ISBN: 1909320706 ; 9781909320703
Summary: This illustrated children's story questions gender in the role of parenthood. In this story, we meet Sage who happily lives alone with his dad. This is questioned by his friend, but Sage realises that his dad does all the things his friend’s mum does. The story is aimed at young children, using animals rather than humans, to share what it means to live with a single parent who can fulfil both roles, and that a dad can be a mum, and a mum can be a dad. The story could in fact be used to help open up a discussion with any young children about what it feels to be different in a more general sense.
Available: https://www.amazon.com/Basil-Sage-Mother-Female-Rainbow/dp/1909320706/
