My Shadow is Pink

[albertoross]

https://www.waterstones.com/book/my-shadow-is-pink/scott-stuart/9780648728764

Hi, do you think this book is okay for 5 year olds? Has anyone here who is GC read it?

I've not read it but I remember the name from previous threads.
Here's one (there are others )

www.mumsnet.com/talk/womens_rights/4635634-my-shadow-is-pink?reply=120067589

It is on Youtube if you want to hear it read.

"My Shadow Is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity. Inspired by the author’s own little boy, the main character likes princesses, fairies and things "not for boys." He soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide.This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting.

* An important and timely bookl Empowers LBGTQ children and the wider community with its strong and powerful message
* Encourages self love and acceptance
* Teaches children the concept of diversity, equality and inclusion
* Creates opportunity for open discussion and learning
* Highlights current themes of gender identity
* Bright and colorful illustrations by Scott Stuart"a

Dear people who produced this book,

No ones shadow is fucking pink you absolute eejits! And don't even get me started on the "not for boys" crap.

FFS

I lasted about thirty seconds of the actual reading of it.

I really dislike the style of illustration. And as a previous poster said have a look on YouTube and decide yourself what you think.

And you can bet the sorts of people who like this book really don't like open discussion

5 year olds shouldn't be anywhere near gender identity or sex stereotypes, they are just 5 years old, let them be.

@Boiledbeetle

I read your opening quotes, missed the italics - thinking WTF is happening here,

Then you almost made me jump with the jerk back to reality excellent stuff. 😂

You must have thought i was having a funny turn 😁

Thank you very much!

Thanks!

My 8 year old daughter asked me the other day what "gayed' meant. Apparently some kids have been throwing it around as an insult in the playground. I said: "you know I like /love Daddy and I'm a woman and he's a man?, well, it just means that some women like/love other women, and some men like/love other men. It's really silly to use that as an insult, it's just how we are. Your foster carers were two women that loved each other, and she just said: "OK".

I didn't need to teach her anything, I didn't need to discuss it any further than that. She was very LGB accepting without being told anymore about the 'concept of diversity, equality and inclusion' - there's nothing more to be told to an eight year old other than what I told her.

Thank you, I'm a lesbian and that's exactly how it should be explained and frankly for any age
I'm simply a boring normal woman who happens to be same-sex attracted.

I bought it for my daughter the other day- I think it's good, as it shows a little boy who likes traditionally feminine things and wears a dress to school, but there's no suggestion that that makes him 'really' a girl. The dad in the book supports his son by wearing a dress as well, which is sweet. I'd view it as an opportunity to talk about how stupid gender stereotypes are.

Apparently the sequel leans far more into gender ideology, so I'd give that a miss.

Are the "shadows" symbolic of gendered souls?

It could definitely be read that way, but it would go straight over the head of a four-year-old!