Morris Micklewhite and the Tangerine Dress

This story is written by Christine Baldachinno and illustrated by Isabelle Malenfont. Theme of this book is a stand up for your self. The author tells us that Morris loves school and I believed it. I absolutely felt his pain when he stayed home because of teasing. My favourite lines are:”Morris likes the color of the dress. It reminds him of tigers, the sun and his mother’s hair.”Did you get chills reading that!?The issue of gender roles and gender identity  is dealt with in a way that all children can relate to. It shouldn’t matter if astronauts wear dresses. Boys or girls. It is a story about being different. It is also a great resource for families looking to expand their diverse book collection.

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