When Daisy is Kindergarten age, she tells her family that she is a girl. The story is told through the lens of Daisy's older brother as he adjusts from having a brother to accepting a sister. He has some questions, but learns that family is family and love is love.

This book gives a voice to children with a transgender loved one, and is a solid building block for discussion and acceptance. I loved everything about the book----the characters, the message it gives, and the colorful illustrations. I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

What a gorgeous wee book! This is such a helpful book for (educators like me) and families with children.

“mom and dad thought i was a boy when i was born, but they were wrong. i know who i am, and i know i’m a girl.”
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thank you netgalley for providing me with the arc for this children’s book!

this book follows an older brother and his younger brother who love to spend time together. as a few years pass, the main character’s younger sibling expresses to her family that she is transgender and wants to go by the name daisy. it’s hard for the main character to understand at first, but eventually after learning more about gender identity by asking his parents and sister questions, he does his absolute best to help daisy feel accepted.

reading about the author’s own personal experience with her own child coming out as transgender just makes it so much more heartwarming. i hope that more people write children’s books like this so children at a young age can grasp (or explore their own) gender identity.

"I guess it made sense. I knew I was a boy. I didn't have to think about it. I figured it must be the same for you. If you knew you were a girl, you knew it."

This is a beautiful book about a brother learning - and coming to understand - that his little brother has been his little sister all along. The author states in her note at the end that she is telling her family's story and that her goal was to show not only Daisy's story, but that trans kids are part of larger family groups who have stories as well.

Definitely recommended for any collection looking to be inclusive of trans characters and voices, and particularly for families who are changing in the same ways as Daisy's is in the book.

This book was nothing I was expecting, but everything some people need. The story is told from an older brother’s perspective about his brother becoming his sister. So many books about being transgendered are from the parents or the trans child’s perspective but this book was written to help siblings understand what is going on, that your sibling is still your sibling, and everything will be okay. This story was so sweet. All the characters are well meaning, honest and emotional. Every library should have a copy of this book in their LGBTQ+ collection.

My Sister Daisy is a beautiful and timely story. There is a need for books, such as this one, in order for children to see and understand what it means to be transgender. There is so much love found within these pages.

This is a book that should be in every classroom. When Daisy was born, everyone thought she was a boy, but as she got a little older, she knew she was a girl. Her parents were so accepting, but her older brother wasn't sure how to manage his feelings of loss and jealousy. Family and friends stepped in to make sure he understood what was going on and how to be kind as he dealt with his uncertainty.
The book is so careful to explain transgender concerns in a child-friendly way. I love that the parents are a bi-racial couple and that there are so many different families represented. I can't wait to share this with my students. It's a great conversation opener and an awesome resource for parents.

This book is fantastic! What a great way for families to open dialogue with kiddos and normalize being transgender. The story flowed well with just enough info for kids to understand and not get confused or overwhelmed. I wish everyone could read this lovely book. My only qualm is the illustrations. They seemed messy at times - like they were drawn too quickly. #MySisterDaisy #NetGalley

Thanks, NetGalley for the chance to read this sweet book. This is an excellent, straightforward story about a family with a transgender daughter. I was on the verge of tears throughout the book because I was feeling for the youth that do not get this level of support. The illustrations are beautiful and I enjoyed the diversity represented.

I have reservations when it comes to books about marginalized groups told from the perspective of someone who is not-marginalized. Very few authors can pull this off without othering the character in question. So I was pleasantly surprised with how well Adria Karlsson did with her newest book, My Sister, Daisy.

Daisy’s brother was excited when he had a new little sibling, and as the two grow they become the best of friends. However, when Daisy is around 5, she lets her family know that she is really a girl. Her brother, still very young, thinks on this to see if anything changes. The family is very supportive of Daisy and work together to help each other remember to use correct pronouns. Her brother realizes that nothing really has changed in his life. Daisy is still the person she has always been, and they will still play just like they always have.

The book is a good introduction to the topic for young children but doesn’t delve deeply into the subject. Things like dysphoria are not mentioned, although grown ups can easily use the book as a way to begin conversations.

My Sister Daisy is a critical and powerfully moving picture book written by Adria Karlsson and illustrated by Linus Curci. It takes a sensitive subject and engages the reader and helps to begin a dialogue among children, parents, teachers and families alike about gender identity, sexuality, and self-discovery.

This is a story about a little boy who is ecstatic to have a baby brother. They do everything together and until now it’s been a picturesque relationship between the two. That is until one day the baby brother (who is now in Kindergarten) tells his big brother that he is a girl and prefers to be called Daisy. Daisy’s brother must now adapt to changes in their relationship as well as help others to do the same. There are overlapping themes of patience, understanding, love, family, and connection shared here.

My Sister Daisy is such a beautiful and positive read and in some respects a guide on how even sensitive subjects can be handled with loving kindness.

Thanks to NetGalley and Capstone for gifting me a copy of this lovely story in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: September 1, 2021

This book describes a young boys journey in accepting his transgender sister. The story begins with the birth of a baby boy who realizes they are a girl in Kindergarten. The feelings that the brother goes through as he comes to term with the idea that he now has a sister seem realistic of someone close in age with their sibling. The language used might be more appropriate for children a little older or with previous exposure to gender pronouns.

This book was absolutely adorable 🥰. The writing style was perfect for ages 3-7. I just spoke to a friend of mine about positive exposure about transgender 🏳️‍⚧️ culture in literature. Lately, I have noticed that more fiction and non fiction books are written about Transgender Men and women for children than adults.

This is awesome because children are naturally inquisitive but adults need help to understand too. I appreciate that this was easy to understand and Daisy had such a loving family. There are many horror stories where families deny how their children view themselves for many years.

Daisy wasn’t born as a cisgender girl but around the age of 5 she knew that she was a girl. Daisy explained this to her parents and they were very supportive. Her older brother thought this would change things in their relationship because they grew up together as brothers. But he spoke to his parents and they worked through his questions as a family. This book made me smile and even tear up a little bit.

I love seeing this type of exposure to LGBTQIA culture in books. Please write ✍🏽 more and thank you for sharing Daisy’s story with us.

Special thanks to the author and NetGalley for an ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Incredibly heartwarming. A sweet and beautiful book about the cis brother of a newly out transgender girl. Written simply enough that the message can be understood and enjoyed by children and adults alike, with illustrations that bring it to life.

My Sister, Daisy is such a sweet and educational book! I love that the author speaks from her own experience that adds a level of warmth and understanding. Definitely one for the young kids or someone who just wants to be educated. :)

This book is truly beautiful. This book is a great tool for children learning about gender and gender expression. It’s really heart warming and i would definitely recommend

I like that we are getting another book dealing with gender and kids - there were many years that we didn't get many, and getting My Sister, Daisy is a welcome addition. This is a cute book about a young boy who's younger sibling tells him she is a girl. I seem to compare this book to "When Aiden Became of Brother" - both families are African American, both deal with a sibling who is trans, and both deal with how families deal with that. This book also deals with the feelings of sibling who is cis - how they may feel confused for a bit, scared they will mess up, and how they realize the sibling who is trans is the sibling they always had. I love it!

In a world that is pre-dominantly binary, as far as gender identity goes, even with the best intentions we sometimes take things for granted. This is the story of a family that attunes itself to the gender identity of the second off spring- a family that acknowledges that it may have pre-decided things and is learning to change!
Sensitively written by Adria Karlsson and fabulously illustrated book by Linus Curci, this book will be perfect to initiate the topic with young children . In the author's note, Adria shares her own experience with her daughter, Rose. We also realise what a vital role, books can play in triggering discussions on sensitive and difficult topics. I LOVED this book- a LOT! Thanks Netgalley, for an ARC.

I loved the simplicity of the cover of this book. This is a great book for kids. It explains being transgender in a way that will make sense to kids. I also loved that this was an interracial couple featured in the book. Kids love seeing themselves in books. This one delivers.

I have to admit I read this book because my dog's named Daisy. I had no idea what it would be about, other than it was on the LGBTQ page of NetGalley. My Sister, Daisy is a story from the perspective of an older brother whose sibling starts out a brother until she realizes she's a girl. It's a very supportive book and would be a great addition to any families wanting to explore gender identity in children.