Goblinheart by Brett Axel, illustrated by Terra Bidlespacher
This book is the story of Julep, who has wings like the fairies do rather than claws, but who feels like a goblin on the inside and through some effort gains acceptance from the tribe as a goblin.
Tellingly, the book contains no gender pronouns. As the author writes, "Its intention is to support gender equality in children."
I really liked this picture book, and wish it had been read to me when I was a little kid.
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I like the idea of this...
Very Challenging!!!
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I would not have known about this book if not for this post. For that I am very thankful, it is exactly what I always wished there was: A book that helps non LGBT kids learn not to hate on and beat up kids that are. I bought it on Barnes and Noble and it arrived today. Absolutely fantastic. I sure wish every library used by elementary school children had a copy.
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