Jacob’s New Dress by Sarah and Ian Hoffman

Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and today I want to chat with you about this awesome book called Jacob’s New Dress by Saran and Ian Hoffman. Let me tell you, it’s a real gem and I absolutely loved it! This book is perfect for so many reasons, and I can’t wait to share more about it with you.

So, Jacob’s New Dress is about a little boy who wants to wear a dress. Some people think it’s a bit strange and try to discourage him, but luckily, his mom and dad are totally cool with it. Jacob decides to make his own dress and wears it to school. At first, some of the other kids tease him, but his friend Emily is super supportive. They talk about how everyone should be able to wear what makes them comfortable. It’s a great message!

You know, it’s important to remember that this book doesn’t specifically say that Jacob wants to be a girl on the inside. It simply shows that he wants to wear a dress because he likes them, and that’s totally okay! Kids can be pretty mean sometimes, especially when they want to fit in and follow stereotypes. It’s a normal part of growing up for boys to distance themselves from girly things like the color pink. But what about those kids who don’t want to conform? That’s where this book comes in.

Jacob’s New Dress is a fantastic tool to help kids understand and accept those who don’t fit into traditional gender norms. It might be your own child who is nonconforming, or maybe it’s a friend of your child’s. Either way, we want our kids to be kind, accepting, and open-minded. We don’t want them to be bullies or discriminate against others just because they’re different.

Trust me, this book is a winner. I’ve read it with my own children, and I’ll definitely be reading it again. It’s a great way to start conversations about diversity, self-expression, and acceptance. So go ahead and give it a read, and let’s raise a generation of compassionate and understanding individuals.

Hope that helps! Cheers!