When Aidan Became A Brother

When Aidan Became A Brother

Kyle Lukoff

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When Aidan was born, everyone thought he was a girl. His parents gave him a pretty name, his room looked like a girl's room, and he wore clothes that other girls liked wearing. After he realized he was a trans boy, Aidan and his parents fixed the parts of life that didn't fit anymore, and he settled happily into his new life. Then Mom and Dad announce that they're going to have another baby, and Aidan wants to do everything he can to make things right for his new sibling from the beginning--from choosing the perfect name to creating a beautiful room to picking out the cutest onesie. But what does "making things right" actually mean? And what happens if he messes up? With a little help, Aidan comes to understand that mistakes can be fixed with honesty and communication, and that he already knows the most important thing about being a big brother: how to love with his whole self. When Aidan Became a Brother is a heartwarming book that will resonate with transgender children, reassure any child concerned about becoming an older sibling, and celebrate the many transitions a family can experience.

Publication Year: 2019


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    3.65 - Average
    Illustrations leave a lasting impression with various nuances and are sufficient enough to tell the story without the text. Represents gender through external attributes such as clothing, decorations, and hairstyle. Didactic narration that can be repetitive at times. Surface-level storytelling on what it means to be a transgender child. Encourages discussion on topics such as raising a child gender-neutral and introducing a toddler to a younger sibling. Vague and dry prose that lacks emotional impact. Carries a standard message of accepting that making mistakes is part of being human. Inspires an awareness of accepting gender fluidity early on in childhood. Recommended for those introducing gender to a young audience.

    ”Maybe everything wouldn’t be perfect for this baby… And maybe that was okay.”

    P.S. The art can be incredibly realistic yet unique at the same time. Images flowed nicely but I can’t say the same for the text. I’m definitely going to stay on the radar for transgender picture books.

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