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I love my purse  Cover Image Book Book

I love my purse / by Belle DeMont ; art by Sonja Wimmer.

DeMont, Belle. (Author). Wimmer, Sonja. (Added Author).

Summary:

Charlie loves his bright red purse, and decides to take it to school. Although everyone questions him about his "strange" choice, he's sticking with his purse. Before long, his determination starts to affect those around him.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1554519543
  • ISBN: 9781554519545
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
  • Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, [2017]

Content descriptions

Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 21.95
Subject: Handbags > Juvenile fiction.
Sex role > Juvenile fiction.
Self-esteem > Juvenile fiction.
Schools > Juvenile fiction.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Lakeshore Branch STO JP DeMon 31681020066825 PICTURE Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    Loving a bright red purse that his grandmother let him have, young Charlie is questioned by his uncomfortable father, friends and others who do not think the purse adheres to gender norms, before the boy's joyful self-acceptance triggers unconventional expressions in those around him.
  • Baker & Taylor
    Loving the red purse that his grandmother gave him, Charlie is questioned by others who don't think the handbag adheres to gender norms, but Charlie's carefree self-acceptance soon triggers unconventional expressions in those around him.
  • Perseus Publishing
    Charlie loves his bright red purse, so why does everyone else have a problem with it?
  • Perseus Publishing
    Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. After all, boys don’t carry purses. They point out that they, too, have things they like, but that doesn’t mean they go out in public wearing them. But Charlie isn’t deterred.Before long, his unselfconscious determination to carry a purse starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite, though unconventional, Hawaiian shirt to go to work; his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn’t always necessary to conform to societal norms. It’s more important to be true to yourself.With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is ideal as a read-aloud or as a text for emerging readers. It can also be used as a starting point for a discussion about gender roles.

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