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Peanut Goes for the Gold by Jonathan Van Ness, Gillian Reid

roxyc's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.5

servemethesky's review against another edition

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4.0

JVN’s first children’s book is pretty darn adorable! I love that Peanut, the protagonist, is nonbinary and they don’t make a big deal of it in the story. The book is cute and I’d recommend it for anyone with kids ☺️ Really enjoyed the illustration style too!

thegabecole's review against another edition

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5.0

Adorable *and* teaches kids singular they pronouns for the protagonist!!!!

librarianryan's review against another edition

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funny inspiring fast-paced

4.0

 
This picture book was lovely. Peanut loves to be themselves, and has so much fun doing the things they love, that their friends often join in. When Peanut decides to enter a  rhythmic gymnastics competition they even turn a tumble into a triumph. All kids could learn from this book. Do what your heart loves, and others will love it with you. 

poshnaga's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

jkribbit's review against another edition

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5.0

Peanut is an adorable non-binary guinea pig using they/them pronouns. Peanut is confident in their uniqueness and is so full of joy and wonder! Throughout the story, some people think they are weird, but Peanut and their friends don’t care! They just do things their own way and enjoy life.

I absolutely love this fun book! I love the confidence that Peanut has. I love the acceptance their family and friends show. I love that Peanut not only enjoys their own quirks, they also jump fully into their passions! And, as a bonus, this book provides a great way to practice using singular they/them pronouns. Highly recommend!

babyleo's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

heisereads's review against another edition

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4.0

Being true to yourself. With they/their pronouns.

maweets's review against another edition

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3.0

This in a really quick and sweet story of a little guinea pig just being their best self and working hard towards a goal. The themes were clear, the story makes for a nice readaloud, very adorable illustrations.

emeelee's review against another edition

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3.0

Cute, but very simplistic story. Love the normalized use of they/them pronouns for Peanut!