Record Number |
20569 |
ISBN |
9780648728757 (hard cover) |
Location |
F STU |
Author |
Stuart, Scott, (author, ). (illustrator). |
Title |
My shadow is pink / Scott Stuart (author). |
Edition |
First. |
Published |
Dandenong South, VIC : Larrikin House, 2020. |
Collation |
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 28 cm. |
Content types |
text |
still image |
Carrier type |
volume |
General Note |
Collection code: LGBTIQA+ Children. |
A "rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity." -- NoveList Plus. |
Summary Note |
"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 (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting." - Publisher website. |
Target Audience |
For ages 0-8. -- NoveList Plus. |
Recommended Picture Book by Kate Wealleans, NSW Teachers Federation member and Teacher Librarian. |
Reading Program |
2022 VIC Premier's Reading Challenge Prep, Year 1 and Year 2. |
Awards Note |
CBCA Picture Book of the Year (AUS) (Notables - 2021) |
WAYRBA - Picture Books (AUS) (Shortlist - 2022) |
ABIA Award - Small publishers’ Children's Book of the Year (AUS) (Shortlist - 2021) |
Subject |
Family life Fiction |
Individuality -- Juvenile fiction |
Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
Social norms -- Juvenile fiction |
Fathers and sons - Juvenile fiction |
Gender-nonconforming children -- Juvenile fiction |
Stories in rhyme |
LGBTIQA+ For Children |
Picture books for children |
Australian |
Internet Site |
Teacher notes provided by publisher |
See Also |
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s6e8lj3qcfxzi7r/My-Shadow-is-Pink-Teacher-Notes.pdf?dl=0 |
See Also |
2022 VIC Premier's Reading Challenge list |