{"product_id":"princess-pete-isbn-9781536247657","title":"Princess Pete","description":"\u003cb\u003eA joyous picture book from an exciting debut author touches on gender identity in a warmhearted celebration of individuality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a “castle” on the hill lives a happy family: the king, the queen, and their child, Pete. Pete likes a lot of different things: wearing red trousers or flowery dresses, experimenting with makeup, and going outside in the mud. Playing sports, drawing pictures, and making music; running races and dressing up; playing with the boys and playing with the girls—Pete’s days are filled with laughter, creativity, and friendship. Some people are confused and ask, “Are you a girl or a boy?” But Pete is just Pete, and they are loved just as they are. A story of acceptance and childhood joy, energetically illustrated with colorful scenes and whimsical details, \u003ci\u003ePrincess Pete \u003c\/i\u003estands alongside titles such as \u003ci\u003eJulián Is a Mermaid \u003c\/i\u003eas it encourages readers to be wholly themselves.Glowing, graphical artwork gives the feeling of the joy of childhood exploration as well as the warmth of acceptance. This is a good book to have for kids who are exploring their own identities or to help children understand those who are.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithout using specific terms, Allen explores gender identity in a developmentally appropriate way. . . . Allen’s narration is authentically childlike, pairing well with Sanna’s illustrations, which heavily incorporate geometric shapes and trans flag colors. . . . Affirming and fun.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cb\u003eZoey Allen\u003c\/b\u003e is a transgender woman with a penchant for creating diverse stories. She is also a passionate singer-songwriter and jewelry maker. Zoey Allen is based in Cardiff, Wales.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrenci Sanna \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator and author whose debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eThe Journey\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ereceived an Amnesty CILIP Honor and an Ezra Jack Keats Writer Honor and was short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Originally from Sardinia, Frenci Sanna lives in Switzerland.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233489400037,"sku":"NP9781536247657","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536247657.jpg?v=1773176628","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/princess-pete-isbn-9781536247657","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}