This was so lovely and such a joy to read. I can definitely see myself owning this in the future! Thank you to Netgalley for the eARC.

I'm not giving this book a star rating on GoodReads because i don't want to pull it down like transphobes would.

That said, i don't think this book really has a clear sense of itself. As a public school educator, i am always looking for more books about trans content for young people so that everyone can see themselves reflected in readalouds and classroom libraries. However, this is written in a way that looks like a picture book--appealing to kids maybe 1st grade and younger--with language and writing style/format that would better fit middle grades readers. It's very dry, written in informative paragraphs coming out of speech bubbles, with many sentences of 20 or 30 words--or more.

The content in it is accurate, but not particularly accessible. I think that if this book were rethought as a graphic novel, bulked out a bit more with some characterization so people could understand some of the content more deeply, and structured to appeal to 10-ish year olds, this could be a really useful addition to elementary school classroom libraries.

I loved this!! While The Gender Book is made for kids I really think that adults can learn from this book as well. It’s educational, doesn’t use too many hard terms and it explains a lot about gender. I loved that it’s also included that your neurodivergency may influence your gender, I’m autistic and non binary and I had never heard of the term gendervague before, but I feel like it could describe part of my gender.

I really enjoyed this book and found it to be very informative. I think this book will be very beneficial to the gender nonconforming community because it will help people understand them.
A kid might have to read this book more than once to understand what it's saying about gender because there's a lot of terms and definitions that might be a bit confusing. That's why the glossary was a nice touch.
I found the artwork to be very cute and inclusive. I really liked the use of bright colors and the way the characters were drawn.

I enjoyed reading The Gender Book and I learned a lot, even as an adult! I definitely think this book's vocabulary is geared towards slightly older children, but it was still very helpful! I think this book would be beneficial to any child who is learning about the complexities of gender.

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I loved this! But I did have a couple problems with it.

PROS: I love how it's conversational, it's not narrow, but rather super broad in gender identities, the explanations are GREAT, it makes. for a great family read, illustrations are great!

CONS: It's a little dense and kids can get overwhelmed super easily, it's super information heavy for kids, and some of it can get a little confusing for them.

If it was a TEENSY bit more streamlined and not as heavy on the page, I think it would be a real winner. But I learned a lot!

This book is very detailed and comprehensive, but it's language feels advanced for the format. I feel like things are explained really well, but I would have trouble figuring out how to recommend it.

Absolutely love this book! This is a must have for families that are wanting to educate their children (and even themselves) about gender. Great conversation starter. Perfect addition to any household that wants to continue to raise their children to be inclusive!
I would say this book is perfect for older children - school aged. My son who is 7 sat and listened really well to it. He had questions and we were able to have some solid conversations! We both learned a lot (there were terms I did not even know!)
I loved the illustrations, they were beautiful, inclusive, and went really well with the content of the book! It really helped for my son to see examples as we read along.
This book is done so perfectly and I highly recommend it! I will need to snag a physical copy of this book when it comes out!

This was a very good primer on gender in all its diversity. The illustrations were great and helped deliver the various bits of information. I’m really glad to see the inclusion of trans non-binary people and the varying language around that.

I can see this book being used to open up discussion for parents and teachers really well, allowing children to guide the conversation as they wish

Well, this book was an absolute delight! In an accessible way that nonetheless introduces the correct language to talk about different gender experiences, it presents the many ways in which one can experience their gender. From neo-pronouns to gender fluidity, it doesn't shy away from less "mainstream" gender experiences, but it still touches base by explaining what gender is - and isn't -, in the first place, and how different people come to realise that their gender looks like this, or like that. I loved this book.

I really enjoyed this book and feel like it would be appropriate for older school age children, mainly because it's a longer book and has lots of different terminology. I also think it could be easily adapted as needed.

I am a fan of Cassandra Jules Corrigan and read their books with my kids. I think this book approaches gender in a very fun way with 2 characters discussing learning more about different genders. I felt like the book and the illustrations were very inclusive, and I really hope to see this added to our local library.

This book was just as cute as the last one. It definitely reads a little older, despite it having pictures, but it would definitely be good for young readers, or parents reading to their children. The way it's written is definitely still child friendly. I'm so glad that books like this are being written and published, and it's important that it doesn't stop. Kids can handle these discussions, and this book shows it.

I really enjoyed this book and I think it does an excellent job of introducing children to vocabulary that they probably haven't heard before - there were some words even I was unfamiliar with! I would recommend this to any parent hoping to educate their child and themselves as to how to be more accepting and understanding of others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishing for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book explains and explores gender expression and identity so well. Things were explained in an easy to understand way and I love how it had examples.

I am so glad I read this book, I learned quite a few things! I will definitely be recommending this book to my family and friends.

The Gender Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan is a fantastic exploration of gender expression and identity, a perfect starting point for discussion with children or people who just want to know more. The examples were simply expressed and the illustrations of people were diverse and beautiful.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.

This was a very cute and informative read. I think it’s a great resource for people of any age wanting to learn about gender since it talks about it in a simple way.

The Gender Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan and Jem Milton is a wonderful and informative book that I really needed due to a personal situation. I loved every part of this book. It is educational in a respectful and accessible way, and it covers a lot of topics related to gender identity and expression. I loved the illustrations, the examples, the glossary, and the resources. This book is a great tool for anyone who wants to learn more about gender diversity and inclusivity. I wish literature like this was available when I was a kid. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious or questioning about gender, or who wants to support someone who is.

*Thank you Netgalley for sending me a digital copy of The Gender Book in exchange for an honest review.

"The Gender Book" was a delight to read. It is informative, but also really fun and cute. Ellie and Casey discuss (or rather inform us about) gender identities introducing us to different characters and situations. Some pages are also dedicated to neurodivergent people and there's a glossary at the end which helps clarify some concepts that can be difficult to grasp.

The illustrations are beautiful (and adorable!) and the information is, as far as I can tell, reliable. I think this short illustrated guide is perfect for children and parents, but also anyone who's having a hard time finding who they are. I'm happy that more and more of these books are getting published because they are a joy to read and very necessary.

The Gender Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan provides an in-depth introduction to gender expressions and gender identities for young readers. The information is presented by two characters, Casey and Ellie, who take turns in explaining various concepts in age-appropriate language and relate some information back to their own experiences and identities. The text is accompanied by beautiful illustrations, showing a spectrum of different identities beyond gender. The book also includes a glossary of terms and an activity for children meant for them to explore their gender and related it back to their identity and expression.

This is a wonderful picture book for introducing children to the trans experience and can serve as a great conversation starter.