Mary Wears What She Wants

Mary Wears What She WantsFrom the award winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants. Once upon a time (but not that long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants. Until one day, a young girl named Mary had an idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to

From the award-winning creator of My Dad Used to Be So Cool and Tough Guys Have Feelings Too comes a charming picture book inspired by the true story of Mary Edwards Walker, a trailblazing 19th-century doctor who was arrested many times for wearing pants.

Once upon a time (but not that long ago), girls only wore dresses. And only boys wore pants.

Until one day, a young girl named Mary had an idea: She would wear whatever she wanted. And she wanted to wear pants

This bold, original picture book encourages readers to think for themselves while gently challenging gender and societal norms.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 01/15/2019
ISBN: 9780062846792
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 10.70w x 0.60d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2018
Booklist 11/15/2018 pg. 60
Publishers Weekly 12/10/2018
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2019 pg. 81
School Library Journal 12/21/2018 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2019 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 501430 / Mary Wears What She Wants
Reading Level: 2.4 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5