Wow! An important book about identity, change, acceptance, and who we are. Call me Gray is the story of a young person sharing who they are with their father and changing their name. Gray’s old name feels like an itchy sweater, but their tradition of building an ice rink does not. Their father using their name, Gray, feels warm and right, just like their hot cocoa. A story centring the child that is great for all families to help affirm trans and non-binary people.

The story was well told and I liked the illustrations. I'm just wondering why this topic is so popular when it's less than 5% of the population? I guess the overall message of a parent's unconditional love is what it boils down to.

What a precious balm of love in an often too cruel world. These are the stories I love, people finding love and acceptance and discovering who they are.

My favorite moment was how after asking their dad to call them Gray, they speak up when he says “buddy” instead of their chosen name. The dad apologizes and says, “thank you for reminding me.” It’s such a gentle lesson for children navigating their gender identity, and for the adults who love them.

It’s a sweet story of acceptance of oneself and of our loved ones. I adore this. Thank you, Andrew Larsen, Bella Larsen, Kids Can Press, and NetGalley for this gentle story, it was exactly what I needed.

Simple. Stunning. Sublimely illustrated. So important.

A dad and kid spending time together, braving honest conversations in the open air. We need more of this! More representation of kids who feel different but don't have the words to describe it. More parents who are willing to listen and try, even if they don't get it right the first time. More examples of the very real, very necessary impact that being seen can have on someone who struggles to see themself clearly. This book is a slam dunk!

I am always looking for books which discuss LGBQT in simple terms. This book is lovely. It follows a young boy struggling to deal with his feeling of being a different gender. I will definately be adding this book to my collection

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An absolutely beautiful book about a young child questioning their identity while building a backyard skating rink with their father. This book is accessible, has cozy illustrations and a wonderfully accepting parent who listens to their child and respects their choice to change their name.

I LOVED it so much and will be recommending it always especially for those looking for stories featuring nonbinary children! A great winter read with important trans/nonbinary rep. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!