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The Boy in the Dress David Walliams 8601404196560 Books

Great little story! I bought the book because I saw that Aldi opted to not sell it because of its controversy. Isn't that always a sign of a good read?? :-)
Certainly, there are transgender themes, but I saw nothing in terms of the phobic accusations of child abuse or sexualizing children. The story follows a boy who lives with his brother and divorced dad. He likes fashion, but is afraid to speak up about it. A fashionista girl at school takes him on as her fashion model, dressing him in various outfits until they dare to take him to school dressed that way. As with any good story, it goes well for a while, then very badly, then there is a redemption in which he is accepted for who he is. So, the themes are fairly harmless and geared more toward simply accepting people for who they are.

The writing itself is easy and playfully written. The author interjects phrasing as the story-teller that brings amusing smiles throughout. I loved it until the resolving chapters, where I felt he went a bit overboard with a few of the supporting characters and missed an opportunity to include something with Dennis' mom, even if it was as simple as a letter or picture.


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The Boy in the Dress David Walliams 8601404196560 Books Reviews

Great writer.
Loved the Book I am trans and this is awesome
Awesome children's book. Very funny, and enjoyable for adults as well as children.
We loved this book as it was so surprising and accessible for both my boys ( aged 9 and 11). Funny yet sensitive and current, just a great story with a modern twist
My daughter really enjoyed this book. It is a fairly quick read, but she found it very entertaining.
A Dad who must learn to come back out of his shell and re-learn to love his children, One son who is crushed and bitter, another who longs for the absent Mother and relives the happy times thru memories of a special dress Mom wore. And lots of school friends who learn lots of things. Oh, yes. Did I mention football (soccer)?
This book is so wonderful. My 6 year old and 8 year old enjoyed it and I loved the message about acceptance in it. David Walliams writes in a way that is so beautifully entertaining and touching - I cried at the end of this book (my kids didn't, they simply enjoyed the story).
Great little story! I bought the book because I saw that Aldi opted to not sell it because of its controversy. Isn't that always a sign of a good read?? -)
Certainly, there are transgender themes, but I saw nothing in terms of the phobic accusations of child abuse or sexualizing children. The story follows a boy who lives with his brother and divorced dad. He likes fashion, but is afraid to speak up about it. A fashionista girl at school takes him on as her fashion model, dressing him in various outfits until they dare to take him to school dressed that way. As with any good story, it goes well for a while, then very badly, then there is a redemption in which he is accepted for who he is. So, the themes are fairly harmless and geared more toward simply accepting people for who they are.

The writing itself is easy and playfully written. The author interjects phrasing as the story-teller that brings amusing smiles throughout. I loved it until the resolving chapters, where I felt he went a bit overboard with a few of the supporting characters and missed an opportunity to include something with Dennis' mom, even if it was as simple as a letter or picture.