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jaij7's review
5.0
This book deals with an "as seen by many as a sensitive" issue, gender. I am so impressed with how this book approaches the topic. Excellent.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
A must have for your library collection.
I appreciate the child's voice within the story explaining her feelings (even if they seemed adult at times) they were explanations that give understanding to new perspectives for some readers. Also a great example of supportive adults and parents and siblings. There were some gendered stereotypes (boys in one line, girls in another) shown at the sake of explaining that not all children fit into those stereotypical expectations.
I appreciate the child's voice within the story explaining her feelings (even if they seemed adult at times) they were explanations that give understanding to new perspectives for some readers. Also a great example of supportive adults and parents and siblings. There were some gendered stereotypes (boys in one line, girls in another) shown at the sake of explaining that not all children fit into those stereotypical expectations.
heisereads's review
4.0
Trans representation is needed in picture books, and this one, told by the parent of a trans girl about their own family, has strong parental support for the child's recognition of their own identity. Although it highlights gendered stereotypes of who wears what and the interests they have, that is the reality of what kids the age of the characters and audience tend to think/learn. The scene with the parents explaining to the siblings what is happening is well done as a tool to help the intended audience also learn about what transgender means.
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
This is a very gentle book about how knowing that you were assigned a gender at birth does not make it what you feel like, just as trying to draw with your non-dominent hand does not make it right.
In this story, a gender-assigned-boy realizes that she is really a girl, inside, and wants to wear dresses, and bows. The mother in this story, which is actually the author of this book, as this is the story of three of her kids, decides to let her daughter be whom she wants to be. And sees what a difference it makes in her mood.
She wrote in the afterward that the way her daughter realized she was transgender was when she read a book about another little girl who realized the same thing. That is why she wrote the book, to help other children who were assigned the wrong gender at birth.
Written in very simple terms, and from the kids point of view. And the kids all adjust, because, Sam still like playing make believe, and dreaming about going to the moon.
Representation is important, and picture books that deal with transgender issues are far and few between.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
In this story, a gender-assigned-boy realizes that she is really a girl, inside, and wants to wear dresses, and bows. The mother in this story, which is actually the author of this book, as this is the story of three of her kids, decides to let her daughter be whom she wants to be. And sees what a difference it makes in her mood.
She wrote in the afterward that the way her daughter realized she was transgender was when she read a book about another little girl who realized the same thing. That is why she wrote the book, to help other children who were assigned the wrong gender at birth.
Written in very simple terms, and from the kids point of view. And the kids all adjust, because, Sam still like playing make believe, and dreaming about going to the moon.
Representation is important, and picture books that deal with transgender issues are far and few between.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
abigailbat's review
Based on the author's own family, this picture book about a family realizing their middle child is transgender is a sensitive portrayal of the progression of transition. This would be a good book for families with a transitioning member or who want to talk about transgender issues with their kids.
lgbtrepinbooks's review
5.0
Trigger Warnings: Transphobia, heteronormativity
Representation: Transgender
Sam in My Sister is a picture book about Sam, who wants to dress and act in more girl-aligned ways. The family learns that Sam is transgender and helps her socially transition while continuing to learn more about the Transgender community.
This is such a cute and beautiful story! I loved the acceptance from Sam’s family and the growth they all experienced. While many children do not understand, I think this is an amazing story to teach little ones about accepting others and learning about all kinds of humans! I also loved the illustrations and can’t wait to share this with my kids one day!
Representation: Transgender
Sam in My Sister is a picture book about Sam, who wants to dress and act in more girl-aligned ways. The family learns that Sam is transgender and helps her socially transition while continuing to learn more about the Transgender community.
This is such a cute and beautiful story! I loved the acceptance from Sam’s family and the growth they all experienced. While many children do not understand, I think this is an amazing story to teach little ones about accepting others and learning about all kinds of humans! I also loved the illustrations and can’t wait to share this with my kids one day!