This is a beautiful, heartfelt book written by a mother about her wonderfully true-to-self child. He is a boy who loves sparkles and lace and everything pretty. Why not?! The book is honest about the stumbling blocks this presents for him (and his mother) in today's society. It is written simply with lovely illustrations. I have watched adults melt as they have read it. And children seem to respond in such a positive, accepting way. Afterall, the Princess Boy is being himself, acting out of an inner exuberance that he joyfully shares with other. He is not harming anyone and he, himself, is not judging others. He has an older, athletic brother whom he loves to wrestle with and play soccer with. This is a must-have book for all primary school libraries. The message is about acceptance and love, not judgement and limitations on a child's spirit. It is an excellent way to discuss "differentness" with one's children.

As a parent, I worry about the bullying and hard knocks that come with my children growing up. Hopefully this book will encourage dialogue around the labels we place on our children, and the obsolete parameters we wrap around them.