Charlie adore le sac � main rouge que sa grand-m�re lui a donn�. Un jour, il d�cide de le porter � l'�cole. D'abord son p�re, ensuite ses amis, et m�me le brigadier scolaire le questionnent sur cet � �trange � choix. Apr�s tout, les gar�ons ne portent pas de sac � main... Mais Charlie ne se d�courage pas, et peu � peu, sa d�termination commence � affecter les gens autour de lui de fa�on positive. Gr�ce � lui, tout le monde r�alise qu'il n'est pas toujours n�cessaire de se conformer aux normes sociales: l'important, c'est d'�tre soi-m�me!
Avec un humour brillant et des illustrations vibrantes, cet album divertira certainement les jeunes lecteurs. Il peut �galement aider � initier une discussion � propos des r�les li�s aux genres.
Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his "strange" choice. After all, boys don't carry purses. But Charlie isn't deterred. Before long, his unselfconscious determination starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite Hawaiian shirt to go to work, his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn't always necessary to conform to societal norms. It's more important to be true to yourself.
With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is sure to entertain young readers. It can also be used to open a discussion on gender roles.
Charlie adore le sac � main rouge que sa grand-m�re lui a donn�. Un jour, il d�cide de le porter � l'�cole. D'abord son p�re, ensuite ses amis, et m�me le brigadier scolaire le questionnent sur cet � �trange � choix. Apr�s tout, les gar�ons ne portent pas de sac � main... Mais Charlie ne se d�courage pas, et peu � peu, sa d�termination commence � affecter les gens autour de lui de fa�on positive. Gr�ce � lui, tout le monde r�alise qu'il n'est pas toujours n�cessaire de se conformer aux normes sociales: l'important, c'est d'�tre soi-m�me!
Avec un humour brillant et des illustrations vibrantes, cet album divertira certainement les jeunes lecteurs. Il peut �galement aider � initier une discussion � propos des r�les li�s aux genres.
Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his "strange" choice. After all, boys don't carry purses. But Charlie isn't deterred. Before long, his unselfconscious determination starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite Hawaiian shirt to go to work, his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn't always necessary to conform to societal norms. It's more important to be true to yourself.
With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is sure to entertain young readers. It can also be used to open a discussion on gender roles.