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Reach for this book when you want to nurture your child's natural capacity for caregiving or when you notice them beginning to explore roleplay. It is especially helpful for parents who want to provide a model of masculinity that is gentle, affectionate, and inclusive of nurturing behaviors often stereotyped as feminine. Through simple text and vibrant illustrations, we see Clive play with his diverse collection of dolls: feeding them, pushing them in strollers, and sharing them with friends. It celebrates a toddler's growing autonomy and imagination while reinforcing that kindness is for everyone. It is a perfect choice for encouraging empathy and social development in the earliest years.