The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan

Hey there! I’m Cath Hakanson, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. My website is all about helping parents find an easier way to talk to their kids about love, sex, and relationships. Today, I want to talk to you about a fantastic book for children that explains pronouns. It’s perfect if you need to help someone understand why pronouns might be changing. Trust me, this book is a gem!

Now, before we dive in, let me apologize for my itchy nose. It always seems to act up when I start recording. Anyway, let’s get back to the book. It’s called The Pronoun Book, written by Cassandra Jules Corrigan and illustrated by Jim Milton. It’s published by Jessica Kingsley, and let me tell you, they put out some amazing books!

This book simplifies pronouns beautifully, with lovely illustrations that kids will adore. It starts by explaining what pronouns are and gives examples of the most common ones. Then, it delves into gender identity and what it means to be cisgender. It introduces different people and their pronouns, whether they’re cisgender or transgender.

But wait, there’s more! The book also covers non-binary individuals and how they feel and dress. It goes into detail about pronouns and provides more examples. It even touches on intersex and introduces other pronouns like neopronouns. Plus, it offers tips on why it’s important to use the correct pronouns and how to make it easier to remember them.

One thing I really love about this book is that it encourages directness. If you meet someone and forget their pronouns, it suggests simply asking. Trust me, I know it can feel a bit awkward or embarrassing at first, but it’s important to be respectful and get it right. This book really emphasizes that.

To top it all off, there are some great resources at the back of the book. Now, there aren’t many books like this out there, but as of now, this one is my absolute favorite. It’s so simple yet covers everything you need to know.

I hope this review was helpful for you. Cheers!