Frog Boots

Book cover for Frog Boots
Author

Jill Esbaum

Illustrator

Joshua Heinsz

Book Summary

There’s only one thing Dylan wants: frog boots! But what happens when this little boy discovers they’re meant for . . . girls?

School shopping is no fun for Dylan—until he spots a pair of boots decorated with poison-dart frogs. They’re so cool that he even wears them to bed, where he discovers they glow in the dark! He can’t wait to wear them to class. But before he can show them off in circle time, a kid exclaims: “Ms. Kory, that boy’s wearing girl boots.” And, suddenly, when everyone’s laughing at him, the boots don’t seem so wonderful anymore. Will he ever want to wear them again? A timely story about embracing what you love, staying true to yourself, and defying stereotypes.

Gender stereotypes, Friendship, Gender norms

Age Range
Ages 4 to 8 (grades K-3)
ISBN #
145493297X
Publisher
Sterling Children's Books
Book Category
Gender Norms