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Except When They Don’t (Mini Bee Board Book)

Published in Partnership with GLAAD Series

By Laura Gehl, Illustrated by Joshua Heinsz

$8.99 US / $11.99 CAN

This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it’s okay to play with whatever toys they want to!

 

Girls perform to fairy songs.
Boys play football all day long.

Boys yell, “Boo!” and run away. 
Girls like kittens and ballet.

Except when they don’t.

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they’re supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they’re told “boy” and “girl” activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.

 

Praise for Except When They Don’t:

“Gehl’s text and Heinsz’s artwork express the joy of individuality and personal choice: ‘be exactly who you are.'”—Publishers Weekly

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Book Details

ISBN9781499814415
Page Count26
FormatHardcover
SubformatPicture Book
Trim size7 x 6
Age range3 to 6
Publication dateMay 2nd, 2023
Publication seasonSummer 2023
RightsWorld

Author/Illustrator Bio

  • Laura Gehl is the author of One Big Pair of Underwear, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld, and the Peep and Egg series, illustrated by Joyce Wan. Laura lives in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with her husband and four children. Find out more about her at lauragehl.com.

Product Description

This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it’s okay to play with whatever toys they want to!

 

Girls perform to fairy songs.
Boys play football all day long.

Boys yell, “Boo!” and run away. 
Girls like kittens and ballet.

Except when they don’t.

Children are often told by many different people about what toys they’re supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they’re told “boy” and “girl” activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.

 

Praise for Except When They Don’t:

“Gehl’s text and Heinsz’s artwork express the joy of individuality and personal choice: ‘be exactly who you are.'”—Publishers Weekly