Dear Boy, — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The follow-up picture book to the #1 New York Times bestseller Dear Girl, by beloved children’s book author Amy Krouse Rosenthal and her daughter, Paris Rosenthal
Paris Rosenthal teams up with her father, Jason Rosenthal, the author of the Modern Love article “My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me,” to bring you the heartwarming and inspirational Dear Boy,.
Dear Boy, is an open love letter to the special boy in your life. Boys, too, need a gentle reminder that they are cool, clever, compassionate, and one of a kind.
With the same tenderness as Dear Girl,, Paris and Jason’s charming text and Holly Hatam’s stunning illustrations will make any boy reading this book feel that he's amazing just the way he is—whether he’s offering a helping hand, singing in a choir, or reaching for the stars!
…be kind
…always trust magic
…and pursue your dreams.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dear Boy, appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in 'Dear Boy.' The search results reference violence in unrelated movies and books, but there is no indication of any violent content in the book's narrative. No scary content in 'Dear Boy.' The search results discuss scary themes in unrelated movies but do not indicate any frightening elements in the book.
Does Dear Boy, have violence?
No violence detected in 'Dear Boy.' The search results reference violence in unrelated movies and books, but there is no indication of any violent content in the book's narrative.
Does Dear Boy, have scary content?
No scary content in 'Dear Boy.' The search results discuss scary themes in unrelated movies but do not indicate any frightening elements in the book.
Does Dear Boy, have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results mention a reader's disappointment regarding the book but do not indicate any religious themes or practices present in the narrative.
Does Dear Boy, have racial/cultural content?
No racial themes present in 'Dear Boy.' The search results focus on discussions about racism and social justice in other contexts, but do not reference any racial content in the book.
Does Dear Boy, have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The search results reference profanity in unrelated media, but there is no indication of any inappropriate language in the book's content.
Does Dear Boy, have climate change?
No climate themes present in 'Dear Boy.' The search results mention climate-related topics but do not connect them to the book's content.
Does Dear Boy, have sexual identity?
No sexual content in 'Dear Boy.' The search results mention sexual themes in other media but do not relate to the book itself.
Does Dear Boy, have gender roles?
The book encourages readers to accept and love themselves as they are, promoting confidence and adaptability. It emphasizes positive traits for boys, which may reflect traditional gender roles, but does not critique or deeply explore gender roles in a significant way.
Does Dear Boy, have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book 'Dear Boy.' The search results focus on various media and discussions surrounding LGBTQ+ topics but do not reference any specific content related to the book itself.
