Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. And today is also Multicultural Children’s Book Day. In celebration, I’m turning the spotlight on a fabulous new book, MY SISTER, DAISY,
MY SISTER, DAISY
Written by Aria Karlsson
Illustrated by Linus Curci
Published by Capstone Press(2021)
Ages: 5-8
Themes: Gender identity, sibling relationships
Synopsis: From Amazon:
Daisy’s older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy’s brother must adjust to the change―including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.
WHY I LOVE THIS BOOK:
1. I love stories that serve as mirrors and windows…validating a child’s feelings while allowing others to experience situations different from their own.
2. The simple text from the child’s perspective helps connect the reader to the situation.
3. Beautiful illustrations engage young children.
Book Trailer:
RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Here’s a fabulous lesson plan for Grades K-2: https://assets2.hrc.org/welcoming-schools/documents/WS_Lesson_Chimera_Butterfly_Non-Binary.pdf
And here’s a website with a fabulous list of books for kids: https://welcomingschools.org/resources/lesson-plans-gender-identity-transgender-non-binary
And please don’t forget to check out the Multicultural Children’s Book Day linky list of book reviews and the #MCBD free resources for parents and teachers.
Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2022 (1/28/22) is in its 9th year! This non-profit children’s literacy initiative was founded by Valarie Budayr and Mia Wenjen; two diverse book-loving moms who saw a need to shine the spotlight on all of the multicultural books and authors on the market while also working to get those books into the hands of young readers and educators.
MCBD’s mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in homes and school bookshelves. Read about our Mission & History HERE.
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FREE RESOURCES from Multicultural Children’s Book Day
Diversity Book Lists & Activities for Teachers and Parents
Homeschool Diverse Kidlit Booklist & Activity Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Activism and Activists Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Empathy Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Kindness Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Physical and Developmental Challenges Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Poverty Kit
FREE Homeschool Diverse Kidlit Booklist & Activity Kit
FREE Teacher Classroom Raising Awareness on Systemic Racism in America Classroom Kit
FREE Diversity Book for Classrooms Program
Join us on Friday, Jan 28, 2021, at 9 pm EST for the 9th annual Multicultural Children’s Book Day Twitter Party! Be sure and follow MCBD and Make A Way Media on Twitter!
This epically fun and fast-paced hour includes multicultural book discussions, addressing timely issues, diverse book recommendations, & reading ideas.
We will be giving away an 8-Book Bundle every 5 minutes plus Bonus Prizes as well! *** US and Global participants welcome. **
Follow the hashtag #ReadYourWorld to join the conversation, connect with like-minded parts, authors, publishers, educators, organizations, and librarians. See you all very soon on Twitter!
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I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! For more picture book reviews and activities, please stop by Susanna Leonard Hill’s Perfect Picture Book Friday post.
I’m still in the Chicago area, but will be returning home on Monday to welcome in the month of February that will be filled with Cover Reveals (Feb. 1: WHEN YOUR DADDY IS A SOLDIER by Gretchen McLellan; Perfect Picture Book Fridays: Feb. 4: BUTTERNUT SQUASH by Jill Dana Siegal and Feb. 11: REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT by Beth Anderson; Book Birthdays: Feb. 8: BORN HUNGRY Julia Child Becomes the French Chef by Alex Prud’homme…and Feb. 22: GOD MADE YOU, TOO by Chelsea Tornotto; and Will Write for Cookies Q&A: Feb. 19: Lynne Marie, author of THE THREE LITTLE PIGS AND THE ROCKET PROJECT and many more picture books.
Please stop by…your comments mean the world to me and all of these fantastic book creators we feature here.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
So thrilled to see a picture book that focuses on gender identity. Thank you.
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This sounds like a lovely book, Vivian. This would be a good book to pair with Introducing Teddy, I think.
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I really love this book. It is written with ease, acceptance and love, Beautiful share for MCBD and PPBF.
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Sounds like a powerful book and a perfect MCBD/PPBF combination.
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Absolutely LOVE this book and can’t say enough good things about it. The perfect way to introduce gender identity to young children while promoting inclusivity and diversity.
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This is a gorgeous book. I appreciate Adria Karlsson for not writing from the perspective of a Trans child coming out and more from the perspective of someone who only wants to ask questions because they don’t understand the Trans identity. Karlsson/family even asked for help to understand this identity. This book needs to be in every library. Thank you so much for spotlighting it, Vivian!
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Whoa! What a powerful book! Then I pause and wonder if it will become a victim of the book bans – teeth gnashing…..Vivian thanks for highlighting children’s book. Happy 2022!
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Thank you for your support of Multicultural Children’s Book Day and for this lovely review!
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