{"product_id":"9781499814415","title":"Except When They Don't","description":"\u003cb\u003eNow available in board book! This rhyming book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want to!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"This book encourages kids to practice self-acceptance and embrace all kinds of play in a lighthearted and cheerful way.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirls perform to fairy songs.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoys play football all day long.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBoys yell, \"Boo!\" and run away. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eGirls like kittens and ballet.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcept when they don't.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChildren are often told by many different people about what toys they're supposed to play with, what interests they should have, and who they should be simply because of their gender. This stereotype-breaking book invites children to examine what they're told \"boy\" and \"girl\" activities are and encourages them to play with whatever they want to and to be exactly who they are! This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.","brand":"Laura Gehl","offers":[{"title":"little bee books |  Board book  |  2023-05-02","offer_id":44151712973055,"sku":"9781499814415","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/products\/BNCImageAPI_2e5a691d-5342-4c2b-bed6-bfd8daa22097.jpg?v=1680624901","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781499814415","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}