1 / 5My Shadow Is Purple — 32-page children’s picture book
My Shadow Is Purple is a 32-page English children’s book about being true to yourself and moving beyond the gender binary. Its colour-based shadow metaphor and picture-book format make it a read-aloud option for families and classrooms discussing identity and acceptance.
At a glance
- A picture-book story about self-expression and moving beyond the gender binary.
- The listing describes a family with blue and pink shadows and a child whose shadow is both and neither.
- Listed for ages 3–5 and preschool through kindergarten.
Reference price: $26.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The theme offers families and educators a concrete way to open conversations about identity and acceptance with young children.
- Customer feedback reports appealing illustrations and writing, alongside an emotionally engaging story.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Larrikin House US |
|---|---|
| Publication date | June 15 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1922503819 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1922503817 |
| Reading age | 3 - 5 years |
| Grade level | Preschool - Kindergarten |
| Dimensions | 25.4 x 1.02 x 27.31 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families looking for a picture book about self-expression and acceptance for young children.
- Preschool and kindergarten educators seeking a story prompt for discussing identity and inclusion.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a technical guide or a story unrelated to gender identity.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the story as heartwarming and inclusive, with readers also appreciating its illustrations and writing. Those reported reactions suit the book’s stated focus on self-expression and acceptance for young children. The supplied rating distribution is strongly positive, but ratings alone do not establish why readers responded that way.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the story as heartwarming and supportive of inclusion and acceptance.
- Customer feedback praises the illustrations and writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is My Shadow Is Purple about?
The listing describes a child whose shadow is both blue and pink and neither, in a story about being true to yourself and moving beyond the gender binary.
What age is the book listed for?
The listed reading age is 3–5 years, with a grade level of preschool through kindergarten.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
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