For both men and women, crying can be considered a sign of weakness or hysteria - forcing them to repress this very natural emotional response. this book may actually go a long way towards dismantling rigid gender roles. Picture Books Blogger teaches little boys that they don't have to feel like Superman all the time. With bold and bright images this will appeal to any audience, but it will undoubtedly catch the eye of a younger age group. National Post This is without doubt, the perfect book to get children to open up about their feelings and emotions. Kirkus Reviews Bold and graphic, Negley's gorgeous picture book gives kids the opportunity to reflect on the normalcy of emotions, giving little readers (and their parents) the chance to take heart -having feelings, even sad ones, doesn't mean you aren't as brave or tough as a superhero. These tough guys are rendered in simple lines and shapes and colored in black and white, red, blue, and yellow, but they represent a broad range of virility. A simple, stylishly illustrated picture book This appealing book makes the timely decision to hold the conversation about male emotions while everyone involved is in costume, performing some iconically macho role.
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