What do YOU like to wear? Nail polish? Fancy suits? Pigtails? Monday underwear? Possibilities are endless in this vibrantly illustrated picture book for all genders about self-expression and play.
Feelings and senses take center stage in Look at Me as a diverse cast of children share what they like (and don't like) to wear. "Pants are itchy. I like tights," says one kid. "When I grow up, I'm going to live somewhere warm and be naked all the time," declares another. Look at Me inspires kids to be themselves and to embrace others' differences.
Some of the kids love how they look already. Others want to try something new. A few look the way they do for reasons beyond their control. But whether it's through their hair, their clothes and accessories, or something they were born with, each has their own playful and distinct way of exploring their appearance.
Although no child's race, gender, or disability is explicitly mentioned, the illustrations capture the diversity of the real world. Non-binary and gender-nonconforming characters appear alongside gender-conforming kids and adults.
Thanks to the wide cast of characters, every child who reads Look at Me will find at least one person they relate to in this thoughtful and sweet celebration of self.
Look at Me's bright thoughtful images and artful easy-to-read text inspire introspection and discussion.
Children often don't have the right words to communicate big emotions or physical discomfort. Look at Me gives parents, teachers, and caretakers the jumping off points they need to start a conversation with their kids about identity, gender, and self-expression.
Industry Reviews
"warm and affirming...[t]his simple book should provide lots of opportunities for discussion among children and their adults about clothing, appearance, gender, and individuality." - Mombian.com
"A great reminder not everything has to be SO gendered." - I'm Here. I'm Queer. What the Hell Do I Read?
â â â â â Look At Me is a fun yet informative story. [A] great example of how to break these chains that tell us who or what we should be based on gender... written in a way that is easy for children to comprehend... I love the overall message which is that each child is unique in their own way and they don't have to conform to gender roles. - Readers' Favorite (5-star review)
"The perfect book for a young child exploring possibilities! It's so very inclusive but in a very subtle and natural way. This is exactly how books like this should be... a sweet little book... Recommended for all parents!" - Book Reviews From Sara (librarian book reviews)