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Gr 1–3—Posing the question, "Should we feel badly for doing what we like?" Gravel gives readers leave to ask whether or not the things, animals, and people they encounter should be labeled by gender. The early pages provide scenarios that could explain how the colors pink and blue got assigned to girls and boys, but then the book quickly highlights how children of all backgrounds might disagree with these adopted norms. Characteristically cheerful illustrations accentuate this discussion, helping young readers visualize ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More