Alex and Alex

A simple, engaging story introducing ideas of non-binary identities, tolerance, and acceptance to very young readers, from the writer of the critically acclaimed picture book, The Pocket Chaotic.

Praise for Alex and Alex

''What a fun book for illustrating gender fluidity! With its polka dot endpapers and bright primary colours, this cheerful book shows that gender does not matter to good friends.'' — Youth Services Book Review

''Need many more books like this one for young children!'' — Net Galley

''Alex and Alex is brilliant in its simplicity. I can't recommend it highly enough!'' — Picture Book Perfect

''What a wonderful book that I think every child making their first steps socially should have read to them.'' — The Great British Bookworm

''The lack of gender and deliberate avoidance of stereotypes makes this a useful book to help children think more about what allows people to get along and like each other.'' — School Reading List

''Definitely the best book I have come across that sensitively discusses the concept of being non-binary without preaching or taking away from the playful plot for children.'' — The Value's Bookshelf

Alex and Alex have lots of things in common. They love playing, dressing up, and building things. They are also very different from one another; Alex is very messy and Alex is very tidy, Alex likes running and kicking a ball, and Alex likes reading and dreaming.

After a trip to the museum goes a little awry, Alex and Alex have some cooling-off time. But they always make up because Alex really really really really really really REALLY... likes Alex!

This is a book for very young readers introducing ideas of tolerance and friendship in a completely non-gendered way. Neither character is identified as a boy or a girl, and the activities each one enjoys are a mix of traditional 'boy' and 'girl' things. Aimed at children who are just on the cusp of gender awareness and role-play, it provides a much-needed counterbalance to more traditional, binary pre-school literature. Boldly illustrated by Ben Javen.