Jamie Is Jamie: A Book about Being Yourself and Playing Your Way
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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...
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 Jamie's new preschool--baby dolls to care for, toy cars to drive--and Jamie wants to play with them all! But the other children are confused by Jamie's gender expression . . . is Jamie a boy or a girl? Some toys are just for girls and others are just for boys, aren't they? Not according to Jamie! Join Jamie'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 special section for teachers, parents, and caregivers provides tips on how to make children's playtime learning time. Don't miss out on more of Jamie's adventures in Jamie and Bubbie, available now! The Jamie Is Jamie Series
The 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.
Author: Afsaneh Moradian
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 05/01/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.10h x 8.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781631981395
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 04/26/2018
About the Author
Afsaneh Moradian has loved writing stories, poetry, and plays since childhood. After receiving her master's in education, she took her love of writing into the classroom where she began teaching children how to channel their creativity. Her passion for teaching has lasted for over fifteen years. Afsaneh now guides students and teachers (and her young child) in the art of writing. She lives in New York City. Maria Bogade is an illustrator and author with an animation background. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative, colorful and beautifully composed to entertain children and adults alike. Her work is internationally published and is also found on greeting cards and products such as chocolate. With her three children and spouse, she lives in a tiny village in southern Germany where fox and hare bid each other good night.
- challenging gender stereotypes
- showing readers that playing is fundamental to learning
- reinforcing the idea that all children need the freedom to play unencumbered
A special section for teachers, parents, and caregivers provides tips on how to make children's playtime learning time. Don't miss out on more of Jamie's adventures in Jamie and Bubbie, available now! The Jamie Is Jamie Series
The 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.
Author: Afsaneh Moradian
Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing
Published: 05/01/2018
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 8.10h x 8.20w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781631981395
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
Foreword 04/26/2018
About the Author
Afsaneh Moradian has loved writing stories, poetry, and plays since childhood. After receiving her master's in education, she took her love of writing into the classroom where she began teaching children how to channel their creativity. Her passion for teaching has lasted for over fifteen years. Afsaneh now guides students and teachers (and her young child) in the art of writing. She lives in New York City. Maria Bogade is an illustrator and author with an animation background. She loves creating illustrations with a strong narrative, colorful and beautifully composed to entertain children and adults alike. Her work is internationally published and is also found on greeting cards and products such as chocolate. With her three children and spouse, she lives in a tiny village in southern Germany where fox and hare bid each other good night.