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Except When They Don't

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"This book encourages kids to practice self-acceptance and embrace all kinds of play in a lighthearted and cheerful way." —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

This rhyming picture book encourages children to celebrate their individuality and lets them know that it's okay to play with whatever toys they want to!

Girls perform to fairy songs.
Boys play football all day long.

Boys yell, "Boo!" and run away.
Girls like kittens and ballet.

Except when they don't.

Children are often told by many dif...

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