What! ! Picture books are divided into men and women?

Most picture books do not have fixed gender choices. For example, the Caldecott Award classic picture books "The Incredible Journey", "Police Barker and Police Dog Gloria", "Red Notes in the Treetops", etc.

Picture books for boys and girls

There are picture books specially written for naughty and brave boys, such as "David, No" and "Game of the Brave".

There are also picture books written specifically for girls who are far away from princess disease, such as "The Paper Bag Princess" and so on.

Boys and girls have very different personalities, and of course they must be treated differently in terms of education methods. However, it is extremely rare for a set of picture books to classify boys and girls based on their personality traits. Therefore, "My Name Is Not Alexander" and "My Name Is Not Isabella" are particularly precious.

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1. How big is a little boy’s dream?

Most little boys are lively and active, with active thinking and love to spread their imaginations.

When parents ask about their dreams, their answers vary. Some little boys dream of becoming scientists, developing a set of high-tech armor, and becoming Iron Man; some want to be a patriotic soldier, as heroic as the soldiers in "Wolf Warrior"; some want to be singers and dancers, Like Michael Jackson...

In addition, little boys have different dreams at different ages. Cute children always have lovely and beautiful ideas. Parents should guide them well and follow the trend so that they can move towards the other side of their dreams.

"My Name is Not Alexander" is a picture book about a boy's dream. The little boy Alexander is a brave, smart boy who loves sports. Let’s take a look at how many dreams such a boy holds in his heart and how he spends his day.

Ever since his father asked Alexander to get up in the morning, his little mind has been thinking non-stop, imagining himself as the heroic leader Theodore Roosevelt, and after a while he imagined himself as the great inventor Edison, the famous dancer Fred Astaire, etc.

But at the calmest moment of the night, the little boy's dream changed again. Who did he become? Why do you want to become such a character? This is for your in-depth thinking~

2. How big is a little girl’s dream?

Little girls are mostly cute and quiet. However, the little girl in "My Name Is Not Ilabetha" is always so different. She is brave and always wants to be the greatest woman of all time!

One beautiful morning, Ilabetha opened her sleepy eyes and began her dream journey. She became the great female astronaut Sally Redd, the scientist Marie Curie, and Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to attend medical school.

Her dreams kept changing, and in the end, Ilabetha discovered that she could be the cutest, kindest, smartest, bravest, most agile, strongest, and greatest girl.

3. Beauty is more than just dreams

The beauty of "My Name Is Not Alexander" and "My Name Is Not Isabella" is not just the beauty of dreams, but also the beauty of the art form. . This picture book is very creative. Illustrator Mike Litwin uses a variety of media to express the beauty of the painting.

Beauty lies not only in dreams, but also in lively and lovely collage skills. The little boy has a brown bear, and the right eye of the bear is made of fabric collage, which looks weird and playful; the little girl has a blue mouse, and the mouse's eyes are made of purple buttons, which makes it look weird and playful. Extremely cute.

Beauty lies not only in dreams, but also in the proper use of paint. When the little boy and girl fantasize about becoming an elegant dancer, the entire color becomes elegant purple, and the lights in the background are also very warm;

When the little boy fantasizes about becoming an inventor, The colors have changed to brown, black, white and other colors with a strong sense of technology.

Beauty goes beyond dreams. The artist used paper-cut art to create an image of mother, hazy and beautiful, like a fairy. Whenever the little girl has a dream, she chooses to encourage and listen, appearing like a cloud in the girl's dream without excessive intervention. This also reflects the artist's philosophy: parents should support their children's dreams and not interfere too much.

Beauty lies not only in dreams, but also in the permeated technology and humanistic concepts. The characters appearing in the main text of the picture book have detailed explanations and introductions to the corresponding professions in the appendix at the back of the book, which can also stimulate children's interest in history.

In "My Name Is Not Isabella", the author emphasizes the point of equality between men and women. Prove it through well-known female figures. This can also help little girls around the world develop self-confidence from an early age.

4. Dreams are in your mind, and the road is at your feet.

If you dare to ask where the road is, the road is at your feet.

Whether you are a little boy or a little girl, you must have your own dreams. The dream is not about how great it is, but about how beneficial it is to your own growth. Understanding the stories of historical celebrities can broaden children's horizons; going deep into their lives can help children develop good study habits. With them as role models for children, there will definitely be fewer detours and more gains in the journey of growth.

In addition, parents should learn to teach students in accordance with their aptitude, take advantage of the situation, and guide their children to be down-to-earth and start their dream-chasing journey based on their personality positioning!