Harrison Dwight, Ballerina and Knight

By Rachael MacFarlane

Book Overview

A charming, rhyming picture book with an empowering message that challenges stereotypes from writer Rachael MacFarlane and illustrator Spencer Laudiero

I heard someone once say
That boys shouldn't cry.
But boys feel things too,
It's okay, and here's why

Equal parts humor and heart, Harrison Dwight, Ballerina and Knight follows a young boy as he cycles through various feelings he experiences in every day life. Harrison feels happiness, sadness, pride, fear, joy, anger, and courage--all while playing and imagining without limitation With Harrison Dwight, boys everywhere will feel empowered to play in whatever way they choose and learn that it's always okay to express what you're feeling inside

An Imprint Book

Buoyant and inclusive... MacFarlane's message is loud and clear. --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Eleanor Wyatt, Princess and Pirate

Eleanor Wyatt demonstrates that a girl doesn't have to limit herself to one identity... May resonate with children who don't self-identify according to societal expectations. --Kirkus Reviews

In this playful book that gently breaks down gender expectations, readers will find plenty of empowering messages encouraging creativity, individuality, and freewheeling fun. --Booklist

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250138582
• ISBN13: 9781250138583
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Imprint
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.1" x 8.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 6 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 1