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The book tells us about the various pronouns used by people and why we should use them. It's important to imbibe the importance of respecting people irrespective of how they are similar or different they are. And this book does just that in a fun and engaging way which makes it understandable even for kids.
This was such a delightful read! It does a very good job at being an introduction to the "pronoun" world. I can easily see a parent reading this with their child, helping them become socially aware.
I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Straight forward but very comprehensive source of information about pronouns for children. I am CIS gendered, so my opinion isn't the utmost important but as far as my opinion goes I think it's an excellent book and i'd buy it for my child.
I am so happy to know books like this are being written so children can learn since they’re little! but this is by no means only a kids book, everyone should be reading it because we all need to do a little learning. I really wished it were also available in Spanish so I could show it to my mother instead of having to explain to her how pronouns work every time.
A nice book about treating people with proper decency and teaching children how to approach what can be a tricky conversation for them. It has some nice illustrations and a helpful glossary at the back with terms to help make explaining easier. I'm also pleased that it addresses it mostly in a fun way, never trying to make the child feel bad if they make a mistake.
Not a criticism but a note for potential readers, while the book is overall well done, it might be a difficult one for younger readers if they are trying to read by themselves. It's clear this is a parent reading it to their child sort of book rather than one for them to tackle. While that makes it more informative and obviously more accurate, I still this should be mentioned for the sake of the younger readers who are used to trying to sound out words on their own.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
This was an interesting book which was well set out and clearly explains the different pronouns that are being used in society. It is a valuable book to help clear up some misconceptions as gender fluidity becomes more common.
The books uses illustrations to help support the message which work well together. It is not preachy, but offering informed ways to address what could potentially be a tricky situation. I did not know there was such a range of pronouns in use today and feel that I have learnt something from reading this book.
Oh. My. Goodness. This is the book I've been searching for. Literally this book covers pronouns in such perfect detail and with such respect at an age appropriate level for any elementary school child and honestly adults too!! I really appreciate the amazing representation in this book so that people of several races and backgrounds appear prominently. The illustrations really drive home the concept of diversity and acceptance in perfect harmony with the words.
I really need a finished copy of this book and am going to recommend it to my elementary school's library as well as my 1st grader's teacher for the classroom library!
A clearly written book which would help both children and adults understand the use of pronouns and the need to use them correctly. As an educator, I would hope this book would be included in class libraries for children to absorb in their own time as well as to start discussions.
I was granted eARC access to The Pronoun Book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
What drew me to this book to begin with was the absolutely stunning illustrations, however after reading the synopsis I was hooked and knew I wanted to read it. As someone with a future in education this book is a must. The Pronoun Book is written in a way that young kids will easily understand, which makes it useful in an educational setting, however not in such way that adults can't benefit from it as well. Not only does this make me want to hand out a copy to each of my future students, but it also makes me want to hand out a copy to every teacher and parent.
The of related interest book list, pronoun chart, parent help section - these were just a few of my favorite thing!! I loved loved loved this book. I wish I could give it more than 5 stars. This book should be required reading for anyone who doesn't understand the importance of pronouns, whether that is a 3 year old boy learning for the first time or a 67 old man who needs to be told for the 100th time. Illustrations were lovely and non-fiction as fun writing. I will definitely be buying a few copies as gifts when this publishes.
This was the cutest book I have ever read! Recently, I have had a difficult time telling adults in my life why it is important to not assume others' pronouns and now I have the perfect book to visibly show my thoughts. The information was simple but impactful with wonderful graphics to tie everything together. I loved this book and so glad I was able to read it!
Love the imagery and the concept very much! This should absolutely be in all classrooms because it explains pronouns very succinctly and very well for the age group. It's definitely a book that needs to be read with an adult as some of the language used by the Casey character is more advanced.
As an educator and a parent, I really appreciate this book. I work with parents who are going through this learning journey of pronouns with their child and I will absolutely recommend this book to them. I particularly liked the section at the end that gave some useful tips and templates for parents/guardians to use in communication with schools and parents of their children's friends.
The only 'note' I'd give is that many young children (under 10) who haven't explored ideas of gender would struggle with some of the vocabulary, for example 'assigned', 'biological sex', 'fluid' when discussing people etc. This shouldn't be perceived as a barrier; rather it just means that parents and teachers should treat this book as a conversation, as it is bound to raise loads of important questions.
Thank you so much Netgalley for this digital ARC!
It's much easier to teach inclusive behaviours, than it is to unlearn narrow-minded thinking. This book is an excellent step in the right direction, it's important to teach kids inclusiveness from a young age, and this book is a perfect guide for parents, to have these conversations in ways that are not confusing or obscure. How you want to be addressed is important, and everyone deserves that basic respect and decency. The book has a lucid glossary as well. Recommended for kids from ages 3 onwards, either to read on their own, or as an activity both parents and kids can do together.
Title: The Pronoun Book
Author: Cassandra Jules Corrigan
Illustrator: Jem Milton
Genre: Children’s Book
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 10/21/2021
QOTD: What are your pronouns? Mine are she/her.
The Pronoun Book is for children 5+ and is the perfect introduction to pronouns. It’s also a great primer for adults who are still learning about pronouns. The book includes scenarios such as introductions, pronoun etiquette, they/them pronouns, trans and non-binary identities, misgendering and neo-pronouns.
The information in this book is presented by two guides – Ellie and Casey. While this book is geared at children, it could also be very helpful for adults and explains many scenarios in an understandable manner. I love the range of scenarios provided such as what to do if you use the wrong pronoun, how to ask someone about pronouns and how to correct someone who uses the wrong pronoun. I also learned about neo-pronouns from this book and will do some more reading on them.
The illustrations in this book are gorgeous and colors are vibrant. I loved the 80’s vibes with the color selection on some of the pages. I also love how inclusive the illustrations are. There are multiple races, ages, and religions portrayed throughout the book. As a member of the queer community, I LOVED how the illustrations incorporated the flags from our community such as the trans and non-binary flags.
The book also includes some helpful resources such as letters parents can use for teachers or friend’s parents about their child’s pronouns. There is also a glossary of terms and tips for adults.
I absolutely love this book! I’m going to buy this for the small humans in my life. My only complaint is that I wish this book was being released before Pride this year. Please consider buying this for the small people in your life (or for yourself!), recommending at your library, and buying for your classroom libraries.
ARC provided to me by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, via Net Galley, in exchange for an honest review.
Text was a bit pedantic, illustrations were okay but not incredible. Overall, the quality is middle of the road, and it's easy to find much better books on the same subjects.
This book is wonderful! The topic of gender identity/biological sex can be a difficult one to comprehend as an adult, making it even more intimidating for adults to try to explain to children. This book is a good resource for starting that conversation and introducing children to the wide spectrum of identities they will meet in a lifetime and teaching them respect and decency towards others. I also appreciated the discussion about language being ever-changing, which I think is an important point for anyone to remember.
I was most impressed by the tips for adults and additional resources in the back. I wasn't aware of many of the neo-pronouns and found that I learned something new and useful for myself in the process! I think this book should be read by all ages.
Huge thanks to Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!
A useful teaching moment about gender, nonbinary identities and intersexuality and the courtesy of using a person's chosen pronouns. This is aimed for children but some adults may learn a thing or two too. This book is purely an educational pamphlet and works as such but it could be more engaging reading if it told more of a story.
I read an Arc from Netgalley.
Not everything in this book is correct and the wording in a few places is off. Genderqueer is described wrong in the story but correct in the index.
I like the adult resources at the back and that neo pronouns were included.
This is a wonderful book that explains pronouns in a simplistic way for children to understand. While it's geared towards younger readers, it's also very educational for adults as well. It reviews the different genders, explains cisgender vs transgender, and also explains neopronouns. The book also includes a table of pronouns, as well as sample letters for parents to send to a teacher or the parent of their child's friend, in the event they need to explain their own child's pronouns. The book does a great job at introducing the topic of gender and pronouns, and that's very important for children in developing empathy for others.