{"product_id":"except-when-they-dont-9781499808049","title":"Except When They Don't","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"This book encourages kids to practice self-acceptance and embrace all kinds of play in a lighthearted and cheerful way.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis 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 \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirls perform to fairy songs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoys play football all day long.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoys yell, \"Boo \" and run away. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirls like kittens and ballet.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcept when they don't.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChildren 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaura Gehl\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eOne Big Pair of Underwear\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoshua Heinsz\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Paintbrush for Paco\u003c\/i\u003e. He has a love for bright and whimsical imagery with a flair for the fantastical and an air of nostalgia. When not drawing or painting, Joshua can be found working as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor. He currently lives in Chicago, Illinois. See more of his work at joshuaheinsz.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Little Bee Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50704932241682,"sku":"9781499808049","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_392d8540-3f46-45f5-abcc-b00a1293fac2.jpg?v=1734483075","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/except-when-they-dont-9781499808049","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}