This clear, easy-to-read book is a must for any classroom. It offers a clear explanation of different pronouns and the importance of using them correctly. I will definitely be looking to get copies of this for all of our classes.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for proving an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I can't even begin to describe how much I loved this book!!

First of all, I love how we're normalizing the use of pronouns at a young age, specifically the idea that children have the freedom to explore their gender identity and that others around them may be doing the same. I didn't really learn about pronouns in the context of queerness until about 9th grade which was 4 years ago. These types of conversations are just gaining in normalcy, and this is a great resource for kids to learn.

Second of all, I love the inclusion of neo-pronouns! I think the explanation for what they are in the book was really great to understand, and I love the acknowledgement that neo-pronouns can be difficult for us to undertsna dat first, but that they often use the same conjugations as she/her, he/him and they/them pronouns.

I love what was said in the end about how our definitions of gender and pronouns are constantly changing because the only limit is our imagination. This is just such a lovely way to think about how the development of gender in society works.

And finally, I love the note to parents at the end. Current parents didn't go through the whole pronoun thing growing up! That wasn't taught! And for that many parents are at a loss as to how to explain it to their children, and researching on the internet can sometimes lead to more questions that answers. This book is a super concise and helpful way for parents to navigate these conversations, and the way the note to the parents at the end contained a lot more nuance was super great. I especially appreciate the clarification hat pronouns are not conditional, and cannot be weaponized against people as punishment even when they're awful people. And the sample template note for parents to send to teachers and parents notifying them of what pronouns their child uses was super cute and helpful!

this was a lovely story! I personally don’t like the use of the words “females” and “males” so that kinda threw me off, but that was just a personal thing. Other than that, I throughout enjoyed this and would recommend it to parents trying to begin the conversation around gender and pronouns with to their young ones.

Reviewing an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley.
I think this will be a useful and straightforward guide for children and adults alike. It does not over complicate things, focusing on a nice message about checking in on other people's pronoun preferences. A good starting point for further discussion if your child still has unanswered questions

This is such a wonderful book! It's written in a way that would be fairly easy for children to understand yet is still quite in-depth on the subject being talked about. As much as it's a picture book it isn't just for children it's for everyone, Even as an adult I found this book very informative. I truly believe that it's important for everyone, especially children, to learn about pronouns and gender identity and this book does an excellent job at covering all of that. Even as an adult I found this book very informative. I also enjoyed the additional information and tips at the back of the book. This is definitely a book that should be in every classroom and every household.

This book. Was very informative to me as an adult. I think given the right age level, it could be good for kids.

This is a short and simple children's book that explains the basics of pronouns nicely. This book makes it easy to sit with children and explain gender identification, and I honestly learned something myself (I'd never heard of neo-pronouns before). This book is also great for parents in how it includes tips for adults and a glossary.

The only thing I could think of improve the book, even though it's not fully related to pronouns, is the difference between transgender people and drag artists. This is easy enough to explain, but I know a few children who've mixed the two.

This book should probably be snuck into a few adults houses as well. I'm very impressed!

Pronouns can be tough. First, what is a pronoun? Many children (and adults) get this confused with proper nouns and then also don't see the value of a pronoun.

In a modern world where we have more choice and freedom to express ourselves how we wish to, the use of pronouns has come into play. This can be confusing to both children and adults who have been brought up with a binary view on gender, but gender and biological sex are different and the way we express ourselves now doesn't always conform to traditional gender stereotypes.

This book clearly sets out what pronouns how, how they are used and why some people may use different pronouns to the ones we may expect them to. It also contains information about neo-pronouns, which was interesting, but I feel needed a little more development as I still don't fully understand what they mean, how they are pronounced or why these have developed.

I enjoyed the additional reads and helpful tips and letter templates at the end of the book also.

A vibrant, thorough, just truly top-notch picture book for children ages 5+ to learn to talk about pronouns. The book follows two characters as they walk the reader through lots of different aspects of pronouns and how to use them, including the difference between biological sex and gender identity, and even introducing neo-pronouns. The writing is clear, specific, and compelling without being patronizing or abstract.

The illustrations are really engaging, with a diverse representation of people by race, religion, age, and gender expression.

This is a truly excellent introduction for kids and their caregivers to start talking about pronouns and pronoun usage. It also includes a section in the back for adults that has other resources, further book recommendations, a pronoun chart, a glossary of terms, and sample notes to send to parents and teachers about your kid's pronouns.

I'm so thrilled this book exists,

Thanks to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the ARC!

A great book geared towards children to discuss how easy it is to ask folx for their pronouns and why it is important to do so.

this is a must-own for libraries!

This is a sweet, pretty simple book about pronouns. I'm glad it exists and think it does its job pretty well! I liked the diversity of people shown in the book's illustrations.

I didn't love the reliance on the word "identifies" as that feels more like a mircoaggression than a correct word describing one's gender. I wasn't always sure that the language or presentation was that well targeted for very young audiences as the book seems to be meant for. It seemed to be trying to focus on gender identity, intersex experience, and pronouns in a very short picture book and I think it might have missed its mark on meeting all three needs - at one point it kind of seemed like it was implying that intersex people were the main people using neo-pronouns, but it moved away from that idea later on. It also didn't really explain what a pronoun IS in the actual grammar sense, which even as it's meant for young kids would probably be helpful... I did like and appreciate the note in the back for parents/adults as well as the resources available there. All in all, a cute, to-the-point and helpful book, there's just some language I would have chosen differently.

Thank you to NetGalley and Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the ARC!

I like that this is an option available. It really is a learning resource book and does a good job of explaining the ins and outs of the different pronouns. Honestly though I feel like it could have done with a little more storytelling/characters. It read a bit flat and didn't really hold the interest of the target audience. I absolutely love the table in the back though with the different pronouns and uses 🙏🏻 I've screenshot this and will use it day-to-day for sure.

Working in education, as well as raising boys of my own, I am constantly trying to learn more about how to show more respect for those around us. The Pronoun Book is a great starting point to launch conversations that can help us all better understand pronouns, correct use, normalizing conversations and how to navigate inevitable mistakes as they arise. The bright illustrations were eye catching and added to the appeal of the book.

My only issue was that the book came through on my Kindle with some slight formatting issues which were distracting (duplications of words and misaligned sentences).

The conversational format and clear, simple language in The Pronoun Book made it the perfect resource to use to talk with my kids about pronouns and gender diversity and identity. I appreciated that this book not only provides accessible definitions, but it also depicts simple, empowering examples of how to ask someone about their pronouns and what to do if you accidentally get someone’s pronouns wrong. This is a great educational resource for home or school and would be appropriate for anyone ages 5 to adult.

The Pronoun Book is a super cute and informative picture book aimed at teaching young readers about pronouns. Even though I'm an adult and not new to pronouns or the queer community, I am Cisgendered and learned a lot about neo-pronouns, most of which I hadn't even heard of myself! The illustrations are clean and clear and the glossary and pronoun chart at the end of the book are informative. This is a great book for young readers across the board or could be used as a book that trans youth can give to their parents/relatives/etc who might not quite understand about pronouns if they decide to come out to them. Definitely recommended for all shelves!

Thank you to netgalley for the gifted arc in exchange for an honest review.

I loved the story telling format of the book with Ellie and Casey taking us through the different pronouns and how to respectfully use them. The message of inclusivity really impressed me. The simple language and colourful examples given were also amazing,

I especially liked the sample letters provided at the end of the book for anyone needing to inform their child’s teachers or their child’s friends’ parents about the preferred pronouns for their child. It removes a lot of anxiety regarding what to say in such situations.

Kudos to the author!

Really cute with terrific illustrations and plenty of whitespace. That's helpful when digesting new concepts. A few reviews said this book is for everyone, but I really think it's suited best for children up to age 8. All elementary libraries should have this book. In a middle school library, I have a few other go-tos for explaining pronouns. They tend to be part of larger topics including gender expression, bodies, and puberty. But I really like that this book has one purpose and does it beautifully.

This book was short, easy to understand, colourful and diverse, it was a wonderful introductory book for children and adults alike on pronouns and gender. It also contained a glossary on some gender terms and sample letters for parents to inform school teachers or other children's parents of their child's pronouns, which were written in a kind and positive way.
I can recommend this book to people who want to educate their children/younger siblings/friends on different pronouns in a fun manner!

This is a fun and educational book that I would recommend as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about Pronouns - not just children. The illustrations are great and the text is easy to read and understand. I especially appreciated the "Tips and Resources for Adults," which gives great advice and valuable resources, including a sample note to give to parents regarding pronouns. I've never seen anything like that before, and it's a great idea. My daughter is transgender, which is why this book caught my attention. Pronouns have become a huge priority in our household and we now take every opportunity to educate others. I look forward to buying a copy when this hit stores, and promoting it as a resource.

The Pronoun Book by Cassandra Jules Corrigan is such a fantastic bite-sized book about pronouns and identities that is great for EVERYONE. This important book should be in every classroom in school, and I hope to see it in my library. I'll definitely be preordering this essential read to help teach my child about pronouns, compassion, and diversity.

Thanks Jessica Kingsley Publishers for the advanced read in exchange for my honest opinion!