Men Cry

By Joan Turu

Men don't cry . . . right? Neil is trying to figure out what it means to "be a man."

A perfect picture book for ages 3-7 to explore gender roles and celebrate individuality while reading with their adults.

Neil isn't sure exactly how to be a man, so he tries to figure it out by observing. And then he decides it's time to begin. But perhaps he has the wrong idea.

Neil's choices end up making him feel terrible. Is there something wrong with him?

A fun, heartwarming story about gender roles and embracing individuality.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1623546885
• ISBN13: 9781623546885
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.2" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2