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Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone

By Robb Pearlman
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Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone by Robb Pearlman is a delightful children's book that encourages young readers to celebrate individuality and break away from traditional gender roles. With vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, it highlights that toys, regardless of type, are for all children who wish to enjoy them, promoting inclusivity and acceptance from an early age.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate empowering stories that challenge traditional gender roles while celebrating inclusivity and diversity. Featuring joyful illustrations and a simple yet powerful narrative, it's perfect for sharing with children to encourage open-mindedness and acceptance from an early age.

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From the author and illustrator of Pink Is for Boys comes an empowering board book that teaches kids and adults alike that gender cannot define who you are or want to become.

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Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone demonstrates that dolls and trucks are for boys and girls and everyone, as are fabric and wood, flutes and drums, hockey and figure skating, and many more.

This is a fun, playful, and important board book for parents and toddlers to read together.

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Dolls and Trucks Are for Everyone by Robb Pearlman is celebrated for its inclusive message, aimed at breaking traditional gender norms in children's toys and activities. The illustrations and storyline are often praised for effectively delivering the book's theme of diversity and acceptance, making it a welcoming read for both children and parents alike. Reviewers appreciate the book's accessible language and engaging artwork, recognising it as a valuable resource for sparking conversations about gender and inclusivity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762478118

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Board book

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Illustration: 24 colour illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Eda Kaban
  • Illustrated by Eda Kaban

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 202.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 24

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Early Years Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational LGBTQ+ Robb Pearlman

About the Author

Robb Pearlman is the New York Times bestselling author of many books, including Pink Is for Boys, Bob Ross and Peapod the Squirrel, Groundhog's Day Off, Passover Is Here, and The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary. He grew up in New York City and now lives in New Jersey with his husband and puppy dog Oscar.

Eda Kaban has illustrated many popular books for children, including Pirates Don't Go to Kindergarten, Even Superheroes Have Bad Days, and Robb Pearlman's Pink Is For Boys. Born and raised in Turkey, Eda now lives in Oakland, California, with her husband, small son, and two Siamese cats.

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