Jamie Is Jamie: A Book About Being Yourself and Playing Your Way

When free-spirited Jamie arrives at a new preschool, all the children learn that gender expression doesn't determine which toys to play with.There are so many fun things to play with at Jamiea s new preschoola baby dolls to care for, toy cars to drivea and Jamie wants to play with them all! But the other children are confused by Jamiea s gender expression . . . is Jamie a boy or a girl? Some toys are just for girls and others are just for boys, arena t they? Not according to Jamie! Join Jamiea s new friends as they learn the importance of cooperation, creativity, and empathy. Jamie Is Jamie is a great way to start a conversation with children about gender expression by: A*challenging gender stereotypes A*showing readers that playing is fundamental to learning A*reinforcing the idea that all children need the freedom to play unencumberedA special section for teachers, parents, and caregivers provides tips on how to make childrena s playtime learning time.Dona t miss out on more of Jamiea s adventures in Jamie and Bubbie, available now!The Jamie Is Jamie SeriesThe Jamie Is Jamie series invites young children to join Jamie as they build confidence through imaginative free play, break down gender stereotypes, respect pronouns and gender identity, and learn self-advocacy skills. Each book includes a section for adults to help them reinforce the books' messages.