About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the early social divide between boys and girls, or when you hear phrases like girls have cooties during playtime. It is an ideal bridge for children who are starting to feel the pressure of gender-based peer groups but still value their friendships across those lines. The story follows Katie Carew, who magically transforms into the new boy in school, giving her a literal front-row seat to how the other side thinks and acts. Through its humorous fantasy lens, the book explores themes of empathy, social identity, and the absurdity of playground stereotypes. It normalizes the confusing feelings of wanting to fit in while staying true to one's friends. This is a gentle, funny, and highly relatable read for 7 to 10 year olds that encourages them to look past labels and see the person underneath. It is particularly effective at de-escalating the us versus them mentality often found in elementary school hallways.
