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Being You: A First Conversation About Gender by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
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Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Read by L Morgan Lee

By Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli
Read by L Morgan Lee

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Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

Part of First Conversations

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Aug 16, 2022 | ISBN 9780593521878 | 2-5 years

Enhanced Ebook $9.99

Aug 17, 2021 | ISBN 9780593383438 | 2-5 years

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Aug 17, 2021 | 17 Minutes | 2-5 years

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    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about gender, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.
     

    A board book bestseller – now in picture book!
        Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of gender. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the range of gender identities, preferences, and pronouns, and recognize the institutionalized ideas about gender that feminists are working to correct.
        While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.
        These books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
     

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven board book offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. Stunning art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.

    About Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Based on the research that race, gender, consent, and body positivity should be discussed with toddlers on up, this read-aloud board book series, adapted for audio, offers adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way.

    Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven audiobook offers clear, concrete language and beautiful imagery that young children can grasp and adults can leverage for further discussion.

    While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it’s hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race and gender from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.

    This second book in the series begins the conversation on gender, with a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.

    Listen to a sample from Being You: A First Conversation About Gender

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $14.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 16, 2022 | 40 Pages | 9 x 10 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593521878

    Category: Children’s Books

    Enhanced Ebook | $9.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 17, 2021 | 36 Pages | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593383438

    Category: Children’s Board Books

    Board Book | $8.99
    Published by Rise x Penguin Workshop
    Aug 17, 2021 | 38 Pages | 6-3/4 x 7-1/2 | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593382646

    Category: Children’s Books | Audiobooks

    Audiobook Download | $5.00
    Published by Listening Library
    Aug 17, 2021 | 17 Minutes | 2-5 years | ISBN 9780593397268

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    Praise

    “This primer on gender lays the groundwork for affirming conversations and creates opportunities for self-identification.” – Kirkus (starred review)

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