My son and I loved this book. We very much value the diversity represented in the story, and love that the book encouraged softer, more empathetic behavior. The rhyming cadence had my son guessing words to finish the phrases. The illustrations are great!
It offers affirmations at the end, further reinforcing lessons about mindfulness, self talk, and positivity. 5⭐️s!
Thanks to NetGalley, Sourcebooks, and the author for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I love that the covers show how much diversity was in the book. It was sweet and I loved the affirmations. This is part of a series that is both what little boys and little girls are made of. While each book is different, it doesn't reinforce stereotypes. I love that so many different kids will see themselves in this book.

4 stars.

I recieved a copy of this book though netgalley for an honest review..

What little boys are made of - is in interesting question that this book explores with delight and variety of ideas. I love that the end is affirmations for little boys to say to remind themselves of how great they are. It makes me want to read what little girls are made of, and possibly what little kids are made of for those kids who don't really fit gender norms!

Okay, phew, wiping the tears. I love this book & I think a huge part of why I love it is that there is a little boy with long hair illustrated. My 4yo (who looks exactly like the little boy pictured) was so excited to see someone in a book look like him. Breaking down the stereotypical expectations and society’s gender roles are REALLY important in our household. This book does a great job of both. Paired with the book about little girls, these books together would be the perfect gift to any child. My only wish is that there was a character who wasn’t gendered.

Thank you so much to NetGalley & SourceBooks Kids for this advanced copy preview! We will definitely be purchasing for our family & requesting at our local libraries!

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This is a wonderful book full of positive affirmations for little boys. What are little boys made of? Little boys are made of dreams and endless possibility. A little boy can do anything, be anything, he is enough, and he is loved.

The colorful illustrations by Natalie Vasilica and the joyful affirmations by Susanna Leonard Hill, make this ARC a valuable addition to a little boy’s library.

What Little Boys Are Made Of is such an inspiring read for little boys. This book shows little boys that they are capable of endless possibilities. I love this book because it wasn't just a book about how little boys can be police officers or fire fighters, but about how they can be helpers or explorers. This books is written so it is relatable for all little boys. The emphasis is on developing important personality traits like compassion and kindness. The illustrations are also diverse and inclusive so any little boy can pick it up and see themselves in the pages.

A cute, inclusive description of how little boys are anything they want to be. I love the many depictions of kids, they variety of activities discussed, and the affirmations at the end. I will be getting this for my cousin's baby boy when it becomes available!

This rhyming picture tells of all of the things that make little boys special. Whether it is being curious, helping others or participating in a variety of activities, it is likely that all male children would identify with the things described in this story. There are also a variety of ethnicities and abilities portrayed in the story, making it even more relatable to a variety of readers. The content and illustrations are nice and overall it is a well designed book. That being said, I don’t love that this book is gendered. I went into reading it with an open mind, and while the author does include some activities that are not gender stereotyped or are stereotypically “girl activities”, but why does this book need to be gendered itself? What would happen if a child was questioning their gender identity and received this book as a gift? What messages would that send them? As educators and society in general are trying to move away from gendering things, this book is unnecessarily creating a gender divide.

I was provided an advance this book by NetGalley and my review was voluntary.

As a mother of boys, I wish there were books like this when they were young. I loved everything about this book. The illustrations are beautiful. It was encouraging words and affirmations for me. This story flowed very well together. I feel that every little boy should have this book. My grandson will have this book when it's published. He will have a copy at home and at my house.

As a mother of two boys, I couldn’t wait to read this book. Instead of conforming to the rigid gender roles set by the original poem, this book provides a great example for boys to follow. Boys can be kind. Boys can be dreamers. Boys can be joyful. And we will always love and encourage them ❤️

I read What Little Girls Are Made of and loved it! And loved this one just as much. Teaching boys to be caring and joyful and gentle is so important! I also love the diverse representation in the illustations!

I received an ARC of this children's book in exchange for an honest review.

This is a beautiful children's book with adorable pictures and a wonderful message!

WHAT LITTLE BOYS ARE MADE OF: A MODERN NURSERY RHYME written by Susanna Leonard Hill and beautifully illustrated by Natalie Vasilica is due to be released on December 6th, 2022 and will make the perfect Christmas gift for any young boy.

I was curious to see how the author altered the original "What Boys Are Made Of" poem to better reflect modern society and I was extremely impressed with the results.

The original author of the rhyme is uncertain, but may be English poet Robert Southey (1774–1843). The words were:

"What are little boys made of?
What are little boys made of?
 Snips, snails
 And puppy-dogs' tails
That's what little boys are made of"

This poem is (rightly) considered to be sexist and as such you don't see it used very often for kids in today's world.

Susanna Leonard Hill has changed the sexist lyrics to be much more inclusive and to reflect the reality that boys can (and do) come in all shapes and sizes and have personalities that are varied and diverse.

The illustrations in this beautiful children's book also reflect the multicultural world we live in. There are children of many different races reflected in the illustrations. There is also a boy in a wheelchair depicted in this book. This is fantastic as children will be able to find pictures of children who look like them, which is very important. No longer are white children the only ones depicted in children's literature.

I rare this title as 5 out of 5 Stars. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book

Great book that challenges the in a box version of what a boy is. They are strong, smart and social but they are also artistic, emotional and have compassion.

Great book that will be sitting next to What little Girls are made of in my library

A great book of affirmations for young boys, perfect for the 3 and up crowd. My son and I continued the conversation as we read the book as to how we could be kind like the boys in the book. Illustrations were beautiful and included a really nice variety of different types of children (races, hair color/length, different shaped bodies, etc).

I love that this book goes beyond the stereotypical expectations we put on young boys. It talks about kindness and compassion which is often something society tells boys aren’t valuable. I think this would pair well with the story about little girls. My one complaint is that I wish there was one that isn’t gendered.

I loved this book so much! It's a book I've wanted for so long. Toxic masculinity is passed on through generations and how we socialize our kids. This book combats the toxic ideas that boys don't cry, boys should only play sports, etc. It's so refreshing. This truly does show what boys are made of: wonder, emotions, jokes, compassion, and imagination.

I adored this book as much as the one about what little girls are made of. I really like that it's a broad definition with an array of examples, leaving it up to the individual child to decide what they want to be. The pictures were beautiful, the rhyme was smooth and it flowed really well. I will need to buy a copy for my boys when it comes out.