BOOK REVIEW: A HOUSE FOR EVERYONE
Author: Jo Hirst,
Illustrator: Naomi Bardoff
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Review by: Giselle Bloch, Pflag Parent
A House For Everyone is a wonderful children’s book challenging gender stereotypes. It is appropriate for children aged approximately 4-8. When I read this book to my 5 year old loved one earlier this week, she was intrigued by the child with short hair who wasn’t a boy. She asked numerous questions, which sparked some fascinating discussion around gender. She began to understand that we tend to make assumptions about people based on our visual cues, yet those cues may be wrong. She learned that we all are who we are, and that’s okay! It was a wonderful teachable moment for the next generation who will be breaking existing boundaries and paving the way for a more inclusive society. I highly recommend A House For Everyone to folks looking for a good bedtime story and interesting conversation around gender with the young ones in their lives!
