For every child and parent who has ever been infuriated by gender stereotypes, Yasmeen Ismail's latest picture book, I’m a Girl! is ideal.

 

The girl in this story likes to win, she likes to be spontaneous, fast and strong, and because she also likes wearing dresses and playing dolls, she is forever getting mistaken for a boy.

 

However, when she meets a boy who likes wearing dresses and playing dolls, they both quickly discover that they share interests that are wide and far.

 

I’m a Girl! Is a wonderful celebration of being who we are and not being pigeon-holed or restricted by gender stereotypes.

 

Irish author-illustrator, Yasmeen Ismail, is a rising star in the picture book world. her debut book, Time for Bed, Fred! Won the V&A Best Illustrated Book Award, was longlisted for the Kate Greenway Medal and shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Award. Specs for Rex, her second title to be published by Bloomsbury, was shortlisted for the Junior Design Awards, The Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards and the Prima Baby Awards. 

 

Published by Bloomsbury, I'm a Girl! will be available from Saturday, 15th August 2015.

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