I have to admit I read this book because my dog's named Daisy. I had no idea what it would be about, other than it was on the LGBTQ page of NetGalley. My Sister, Daisy is a story from the perspective of an older brother whose sibling starts out a brother until she realizes she's a girl. It's a very supportive book and would be a great addition to any families wanting to explore gender identity in children.

WOW this book really hit some heavy topics in a really touching and sweet way. In my friend circle transgender is not uncommon and as a parent I applaud when literature tries to fill a knowledge gap. This book gives specific voice and perspective of the gender identity of their sibling. This is an important topic as any change in the family dynamic will inevitably affect the other sibling and this book gave such care to the topic. I want to give special praise to the mixed race family depicted as well as the beautiful illustrations that matched the story perfectly.

I am going to strongly recommend this book to our school librarian and my friend circle.

**Thank you to NetGalley, author Aria Karlsson, and Capstone for the eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.**

This picture book is beautiful. The story follows two siblings as they learn, explore, and understand gender identity. Karlsson does a wonderful job of creating an encouraging, supportive narrative that allows family members, specifically siblings, to see how they can support their transitioning sibling.

The author's note at the end of the story shares Karlsson's decision to create a story about a transgender child who has a supportive sibling. She does show the struggles and questions that may come up, but she does so in a way that is not demeaning or demonizing to the sibling.

I adore the illustrations, as well. The colors are bright and the drawing style is unique and fun.

This book, is so adorable! I love how supportive the family is and loving they are towards Daisy. These are the books kids need.

I enjoyed this a lot but I always feel weird giving children's picture books ratings.

This was really sweet and a great way for children understand the concept of gender snd gender expression. I read Adria Karlsson's note at the end and I really admire the fact that this was personal and intended to help kids in situations like these understand but also acknowledge their own feelings.

I got an ARC of this book.

This is one of the best books I have ever read for trans kids and trans kids’ siblings. It follows the older brother coming to terms with things. Not once is he mean or awful, one of his concerns is what if he can’t remember the new name and pronoun. He wants to love his sister, but he has some questions to make sure that his world still makes sense.

He asks questions about why she thinks she is a girl. He asks about names. He talks to his parents and his sister. This is such a wonderful example of a healthy and supportive family. Daisy is very lucky. The way that everything was handled was just so incredible that I wish more families had access to this book. This is the way to handle things. Talk, support, love. Done.

The art is cute, but not overly cutesy. The people are clearly people. The actions are clear. Everything is soft and soothing for me. I loved it.

I have already sent this book’s info out to people I know who had children. This book may very well be the book that saves a kid from feeling like I did. This book will change lives.

Awesome book about having a trans sibling from the siblings POV. It was written by the parent of a trans child and it does everything right. The dead name is never used, not even when the story is being told about before she chose her own name. No one makes fun of her. No one treats being trans as bad. There is no modeling of negative behavior. The little boy talks about sometimes missing having a little brother but the word "mourning" is never used and it's only mentioned as an occasionally passing thought. He understands that Daisy has always been his sister even when they didn't know that yet. Kids are very flexible and adjust fairly easily when the right behavior is modeled. This book perfectly models how to act when you have a trans kid (or when you're a kid with a trans sibling).

The illustrations are fun and colorful and the test is easy to understand but packs lots of information. The siblings are bi-racial (this is never mentioned in the text but the parents are shown and I feel like it's important to mention the representation in the book. The kids also have different skin tones, which is also often rare (kids tend to be brown or white and you don't always see different shades).

I loved this book and I'll definitely buy it for my kid when it's available in print.

My sister Daisy was a heartfelt book that was easy for kids to understand I have a 2 year old niece and she loved it .This book also helps to bridge the gap and allow for those types of conversations to happen while giving young kids and understanding of people around them . This book also creates an environment that feels safe for kids to explore those feelings and gives them the vocabulary to better express themselves. This book also made me and my non-binary friend (as adults) feel very seen and validated as though someone finally understood the feelings we felt as kids .

What a wonderful picture book this was!

My Sister, Daisy is a story about a boy who slowly learns that his sibling is in fact not his brother but his sister. Kids generally take time to understand any sort of change. Similarly, even in this, the boy couldn't fathom how he suddenly has a sister whom he considered to be a boy. But never once, he disrespected her decision or insulted her.

Gradually, with the help of his parents and school friends, he starts to understand the difference and begins to love his sister even more. He realises that underneath, his sister is still the same person and supports her in every way he can.

I highly recommend this book for children because it's a great way to introduce lgbt+ families and children can learn to understand themselves more freely.

I read this eARC through netgalley and my review isn't biased because of that.

That was an adorable children's book that discusses gender identity, the illustrations were beautiful and the way the story was told was ina an easy and simple way. I loved that we explored the sibling relationship and how confusing it could potentially be for a small sibling of a transgender kid but how in the end love, acceptance and honesty is all that is truly needed for siblings who are best friends. Children's books are not my go-to genre but i ended up appreciating the story for what it teaches to the reader. I think this would be a great book to start discussions on gender identity with young children.

This is a really beautiful picture book that tells the story of the brother of a transgender girl with dignity and nuance. The story is told from a first person point of view, and presents Daisy's gender identity with the simplicity appropriate for a young audience. However, Karlsson masterfully handles the complexities of Daisy's brother's feelings about his sister's transition as he experiences his own questions, frustrations, and uncertainties while still holding his love for his sister at the center. This book allows Daisy's brother the grace to adjust to his new reality, while still celebrating and championing his sister's identity.

The book also depicts an interracial family, and both of the children in this book (including Daisy, who is a trans girl) are Black, which is such great representation. The illustration style is so unique, with a blend of collage, watercolor, and sketch styles to form a beautiful, dynamic book.

This is a book for all children, and especially children to learn about gender identity in themselves and the people they care about.

Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone Editions for the ARC.

Thanks to Capstone + Netgalley for the e-review copy of "My Sister, Daisy" by Adria Karlsson, illustrated by Linus Curci. {Expected pub date Sept 1, 2021}

A fantastic explanation and story told from a sibling's perspective of what happens when your brother/sister is transgender. The text will definitely need extra explaining for younger readers that it is aimed towards, but really any and all books have the purpose of inviting and beginning dialogue between littles and caregivers.

(I'm thinking preschool, but this book is definitely appropriate for early elementary as well)

This remarkable picture book tells the story of a young boy as he first has a little sister and then very little changes when they announce they are trans. This is all explained in the book on a young child's level and in a supportive and nonjudgemental way. This book would be very useful for a sibling in this situation or in a school serving a trans child. This book is outstanding and is highly recommended for school and public libraries and therapists working with families of trans children.

My Sister, Daisy is so beautiful and special! The illustrations were very cute and really contributed to the story. The simplicity worked well with the writing style, which made it easy to understand and appropriate for the intended age group. I'd say this book is an extremely important read. The perspective was very interesting! I haven't seen many books about young siblings of trans kids.

Honestly, the author's note at the end was one of the best aspects of this book. It made the book that much more heartwarming and personal. Thank you for being the loving, accepting parent so many LGBTQIA+ kids and adults wish we had.

This book is perfect for young children and their parents to read together, though anyone would enjoy it! This is exactly the type of book I wish I could have read growing up.

Love the transgender topic. Loved how she was open and honest and was not scared. Her family was supportive.

I would like to thank Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this beautiful childrens story book.
i loved every page of it, and i could feel all the love that the family gave to Daisy. such a heartwarming and touching story.
i thank the author for writing this amazing book and i am sure it will help children everywhere, to understand what they are going through. Adria your book is amazing , i can see myself reading it to my children one day.

✨Review✨ My Sister, Daisy by Adria Karlsson
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I just want to say upfront that I am so happy to be living in a time when books being published are so diverse and there is basically a book about everything. This one is a really special one and I hope you check it!
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📚Story
The story follows Daisy’s brother who is grappling with the emotions and worries when he learns his brother identifies as a girl. His mixed feelings are expressed throughout the book which I feel can be informative for kids. I will say that the way the book explains these big concepts, is really easy to understand and is provided in a simple yet very impactful way. I really liked how the book highlights both positive and negative emotions. This book is based on the author’s real experiences with her daughter, which adds a personal and realistic touch to the story.
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📚Art
l love the art style. It looks somewhat like mixed media and collage mixed together. They definitely enhance the reading experience and story.
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📚Age
This book would be a wonderful addition to any home library. Reading the book to younger children could help expose them to the idea of identities and being transgender. Then, once they are a little older, you can use the book as a way to start a conversation about it. I also think this book can be valuable for older readers because it is a really good entry point to understanding the emotions that surround knowing someone close to you is transgender.
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I did receive an e-arc of this book from @netgally. Thank you so much Capstone Publishing for letting me read and review early! All my opinions are my own.

I think this book was good for the age level, although I would have included more aspects of trans-ness such as dysphoria, which would make the readers actually /understand/ trans-ness instead of just accepting it. I realize that most of the kids reading this book will then be able to go ask their parents any questions they have from the book, but not all parents are equipped to answer those questions, and this author is. I also think not all children will automatically think of these questions.

I think it's so important to be covering important subject matter such as this in children's books, and I love seeing diversity on children's bookshelves these days :)

When Your Brother was Never Your Brother

This is a sweet story that we find out at the end of the book is based on a situation that happened in the author's family. The story is told from the perspective of an older brother who welcomes a younger brother into the family. When the younger sibling nears school-age, she discloses that she is a girl, not a boy. While the older brother isn't cruel or unkind, he is confused at first and at a couple of points along the way. But the confusion resolves sometimes from his own sense of what is happening (and what lies in his heart) and sometimes with direction from a parent. The story is gentle and accepting, of both the transgender girl and the at times befuddled and jealous sibling. It truly would be helpful to a family of a transgender girl with an older brother, though it may work well for any combination of siblings where one is transgender. If only the entire world was as understanding as this family, it would be a much better place. Highly recommended if this fits your family.

I loved how this book is made for children (and adults as well) to understand and learn about gender identity. It is based on a true-to-life story and I loved the author's note at the end and the intention for writing this book. I would highly recommend this to all children to read. It is very informative in a way that children at a young age can comprehend well.