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4.58 AVERAGE
4.58 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Excellent book celebrating all the things a boy can be.
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
All boys need this book. Black boys especially need this book. The book shows Black boys helping others, being kind, doing brave and smart things. This should be read to every child in school to help them understand that asking for help is smart. Being scared allows you to be brave. Crying makes a person strong.
While I appreciated the message about gently but thoroughly destroying masculine stereotypes, I found it read on the preachy side. I wouldn't let that turn me off from sharing it with my own kids, though. The illustrations are gorgeous and there was one moment that just got me: "Ask people to tell you their stories. Then listen. Listen hard. Stories connect all of us. They're part of what makes us who we are. Don't forget to tell your own story too."
The only criticism I have of this book is that it limits the story to boys. The values imparted in this book are foundational. I wish all children were taught to be kind and curious and compassionate. Lovely illustrations throughout with the added fun of searching for pictures on the end pages in the story.
If you have a son, grandson, nephew this is a book that they should have. It is like Dear Girl for boys. Such a beautiful book with a fantastic message.
My 6 year old's review: it was fantastic! And it was nice. This was a story about other people and nice about boys that help people that work so hard. Boys are always responsible.
This is a great companion book to Peter H. Reynold's, Be You! This dives in a little deeper with the standards that are set on little boys in society. It sets a new "standard" saying that every boy (and girl in it's sister book) should just be themselves and realize that everyone has different abilities. Not every boy is going to grow up playing sports and some may enjoy theater, crafts and the arts and that is okay! Pressures to be certain types of people are difficult to bear and so it's important for young boys to learn that they can be who they want to be, but just be a "good one". I really like how it shows ways of being kind to others, as well as the environment. Great read aloud book to share with young (and older) kids!