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'Girls have just as much right as boys to do the stuff they like. They have:
ARTICLE 1
The right to be untidy, scruffy, covered in scratches, hyper ...'
A funny, quirkily illustrated and heartwarming list of the rights of boys and girls, presented as a flipbook to be read from either end.
Endorsed by Amnesty International Ireland
A book for those who believe in gender equality, self-expression and the right to be who we are.
Girls, just like boys, have the right to be scruffy, untidy, hyper, to do any job they like, not to be princesses, to love whoever they like.
Boys have as much right as girls to cry, to play with dolls, to wear pink, to like reading, not to be superheroes, to fall in love with anyone they like.
PRAISE FOR DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF BOYS AND GIRLS
‘Possibly the best kids book ever … two books in one and it’s FANTASTIC’ – Roisín Ingle, journalist
‘Fiction for the six-plus crew is often highly gendered, so Elisabeth Brami and Estelle Billon-Spagnol’s non-fiction manifesto … is incredibly welcome as a title that draws attention to gender stereotyping. It encourages readers to remember that gender stereotypes affect everyone; that just as girls should have the right to have any job they like and stand up for themselves, boys too must have “the right to cry and to be hugged” and “the right not to be a superhero every day”… The vibrant and funny illustrations take the potentially preachy edge off this important book for the under-10s.’ – The Irish Times
‘An important book that deserves a special place in every classroom across the globe as a reminder of our equal rights, and to encourage us not to be restricted by expectation or particular stereotypes, but to do what we enjoy doing.’ – RTÉ Junior Book Club
‘The book does a fantastic job of spreading a message of equality without being preachy or insulting to anyone’s faith. There’s really not much else to say except buy it now. A must read for all ages.’ – John Ryan
'The book is cleverly designed to be easy to read but also to be affirming for those who might not fit into gender normative roles.' – Manhattan Book Review
'So fun to read!' – Raising Readers to Become Leaders
'Would make for a great jumping-off point on gender equality for young readers.' – The Baby Bookworm
Description
'Girls have just as much right as boys to do the stuff they like. They have:
ARTICLE 1
The right to be untidy, scruffy, covered in scratches, hyper ...'
A funny, quirkily illustrated and heartwarming list of the rights of boys and girls, presented as a flipbook to be read from either end.
Endorsed by Amnesty International Ireland
A book for those who believe in gender equality, self-expression and the right to be who we are.
Girls, just like boys, have the right to be scruffy, untidy, hyper, to do any job they like, not to be princesses, to love whoever they like.
Boys have as much right as girls to cry, to play with dolls, to wear pink, to like reading, not to be superheroes, to fall in love with anyone they like.
Praise
PRAISE FOR DECLARATION OF THE RIGHTS OF BOYS AND GIRLS
‘Possibly the best kids book ever … two books in one and it’s FANTASTIC’ – Roisín Ingle, journalist
‘Fiction for the six-plus crew is often highly gendered, so Elisabeth Brami and Estelle Billon-Spagnol’s non-fiction manifesto … is incredibly welcome as a title that draws attention to gender stereotyping. It encourages readers to remember that gender stereotypes affect everyone; that just as girls should have the right to have any job they like and stand up for themselves, boys too must have “the right to cry and to be hugged” and “the right not to be a superhero every day”… The vibrant and funny illustrations take the potentially preachy edge off this important book for the under-10s.’ – The Irish Times
‘An important book that deserves a special place in every classroom across the globe as a reminder of our equal rights, and to encourage us not to be restricted by expectation or particular stereotypes, but to do what we enjoy doing.’ – RTÉ Junior Book Club
‘The book does a fantastic job of spreading a message of equality without being preachy or insulting to anyone’s faith. There’s really not much else to say except buy it now. A must read for all ages.’ – John Ryan
'The book is cleverly designed to be easy to read but also to be affirming for those who might not fit into gender normative roles.' – Manhattan Book Review
'So fun to read!' – Raising Readers to Become Leaders
'Would make for a great jumping-off point on gender equality for young readers.' – The Baby Bookworm