This book demonstrated exactly why I have reservations about those without lived experience authoring books about that marginalised reality as the wording in this publication alludes to biological essentialism, which only reinforces cisnormativity with all its prejudices!

This book has a really good concept but I think that the execution let it down slightly- it seems to get a bit jumbled in the middle but it was corrected before the end - the story is easy to follow and I like the sympathetic way such a touch subject was dealt with and it is an excllent way to explain gender identity to children too. The images coud have been a bit tidier and better done for me to give it anything higher - 3 stars from me for this one.

This is a great start in explaining trans gendered to children, whither the feelings are theirs, or someone in their social group. It’s extremely simple ized, which I think is great for the age it’s geared towards. I do think there needs to be some explanation of what a “Vixen”. Vincent talks about his brothers and sisters, but they are always described as a fox. But the ending line is “Vincent grew up and lived happily as Vincent the Vixen” with no explanation of why that is important. The illustrations help greatly with the concept, but I think it needs to be in words as well.

a short, illustrated book with supporting (teachers/parents) questions. This subject matter may not be seen by all as appropriate for the apparent target age of this book, however, having such a resource to turn to in order to support an individual questioning their gender at a young age is an invaluable resource. Sensitively approached, from a "safe" point of view of a family the main character is encouraged and supported throughout.
Definitely a book to have in all school and alongside medical professionals who work in this field.

“Vincent the Vixen” is a good tool for explaining gender identity to children.

A gentle introduction to gender identity and expression, which is a perfect read for any family with young children that are in need of a opening the discussion of LGBT and gender identity and not quite sure how to do so. The story is a friendly, and easy introduction to the conversation. The illustrations are really neat. This is also a great book for group reads. I highly recommend this book for this day and age.

This is a great start in explaining trans gendered to children, whither the feelings are theirs, or someone in their social group. It’s extremely simpleized, which I think is great for the age it’s geared towards. I do think there needs to be some explanation of what a “Vixen”. Vincent talks about his brothers and sisters, but they are always described as a fox. But the ending line is “Vincent grew up and lived happily as Vincent the Vixen” with no explanation of why that is important. The illustrations help greatly with the concept, but I think it needs to be in words as well