Stuart, Scott,

My shadow is pink / Scott Stuart. - 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

This is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity. Inspired by the author's own little boy, Shadow's main character likes princesses, fairies and things 'not for boys'...he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting.

3-6 years old.

ISBN: 9780648728757 (hardback)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Picture books.
Self-acceptance--Fiction.
Parents and child--Fiction.
Respect for persons--Fiction.
Parents and child--Fiction.
Gender identity--Fiction.

Dewey Class. No.: A823.4