Book Review
A short overview of this book
The Boy With Pink Hair by Perez Hilton that addresses gender and diversity.
It is the story of a boy who is a little different because he has pink hair. A book that is good to slip into the pile of bedtime stories, so as to chat about the fact that it is okay to be different yourself or for others to be different.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 8 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of The Boy With Pink Hair by Perez Hilton from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there, it’s Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue! I wanted to chat with you about this awesome book called The Boy with Pink Hair by Perez Hilton. It came out in 2011 and was written by a celebrity blogger in the States. Now, this book is often recommended as a transgender book, but I see it more as a celebration of diversity. It’s all about embracing our differences and realizing that it’s totally okay to be unique.
So, let’s dive into the story. It’s about a little boy who was born with pink hair, and let me tell you, people were puzzled at first. But after some investigation, they realized that there was nothing wrong with him, he was just different. The book follows his journey as he goes out into the world, with his parents supporting him all the way.
Of course, not everyone understands or accepts his pink hair. Some people stare, some laugh, but there are also those who think it’s pretty cool. It’s a story about fitting in and being true to yourself. And you know what? Books like this are so important because it could be your child who’s different, or maybe it’s someone they go to school with. By introducing these ideas at a young age, we’re planting the seeds of acceptance and understanding.
I don’t know about you, but I want to raise children who don’t discriminate against others just because they’re different. After all, they could be the ones facing discrimination someday. So, let’s teach our kids to be good citizens by reading books that celebrate diversity and acceptance. The Boy with Pink Hair is just one of many great options out there.
Now, here’s the thing: the book doesn’t explicitly say that the boy thinks he’s a girl on the inside. It’s more about him being a little bit different. But that’s the beauty of it – it leaves room for lots of conversations. You can talk about whatever you want when it comes to the boy’s pink hair.
Alright, I hope that helps! Cheers!
