This is such a valuable book for children struggling with identity. Or for children who aren't to learn what it can be like!

The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous! I love all the bright colors and shapes that make up the pages. The illustrations of Nisha really capture the struggles Nisha is feeling with her monster.

Seeing Nisha deal with her monster is touching. I can't imagine feeling the things she does at such a young age. It is sad how it started getting in the way of things she enjoys doing.

I love the diversity of this book. Although the characters are in the background, you can tell they from all nationalities and races.

I also love how the book uses Jack as a way to tell children what to do if they feel the same way as Nisha. That way they don't need to continue feeling so negatively.

This book was so beautiful, it almost made me cry. I definitely recommend this to any parent/teacher/therapist who has a child struggling with gender dysphoria.

It's amazing how the author included a guide in the back of the book as these topics can be really difficult to discuss.

This was such a sweet, positive book. I absolutely adored it. The illustrations were beautiful as well. I really appreciated the information in the back for parents/guardians. The story itself had a moment or two where I was slightly confused, relying more on subtext and guesses than story and images, but at most that would make it a 4.5/5 for me. Overall a really great book.

A brave book for children that shows that it’s okay to feel a certain way and how to express yourself to your family to make the changes in your life to feel more confident with who you are. It also is a great example that being trans isn’t something weird or to be ashamed of. It puts words to a feeling that some kids can’t express otherwise.

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What an important picture book! I enjoyed the illustrations and the hopeful ending. I think the colors and the illustrations did a good job of changing as the story progressed and they were in line with the mood of the story. I also liked that Misha had an example of an adult who went through something similar so that she can see that as she grows, that Dysphoria Monster can get smaller. I also liked that Jack said he spoke to "adults" and did not specify parents, because I think it is important for kids to know that even if they might not feel safe expressing this so their parents (maybe in the moment), there will be (other) adults on their side.

I also really appreciated the Adult Guide at the end.

I think there is a missing text bubble on page 15?

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10000000/10*- HIGHLY RECOMMEND for anyone, really!
Literally probably the most informative book I've read recently. THIS IS TOTALLY sooo good for adults too, with new terms coming out all the time I definitely will admit that I am not always up on what everything means. The glossary in the back WAS purrrrrrrrfect!
Illustrations were exceptionally beautiful and the story was charming and emotional. I cannot relate to our MC, but I felt her pain that was shown through this monster that follows her around everywhere she goes. I can't imagine how distraught and lonely one would feel if they constantly had to fight this demon every day with even the most basic daily functions or activities.

This is such an important book for everyone to read, honestly. If you're an adult and don't understand - this book is for you. If you have or know a child/teen who is struggling with identity- this is for them. PARENTS, PLEASE READ THIS! I want to say even if you are unsure if it's applicable to you and your family, it is still SO SO important to be able to get at least an understanding of what your child could go through and the ways to help.

Me and My Dysphoria Monster covers a topic that desperately needs to be widely discussed and accessible to children, and it does so in a sensitive and uplifting way. This wonderful book is sure to be a fantastic educational resource for children and adults alike.

Me and My Dysphoria Monster is a much-needed, insightful, adorable depiction of dysphoria and how caregivers can help children alleviate their pain. The book follows Nisha as she gets the help she needs to be her most authentic self. The illustrations are gorgeous and really help the reader understand the emotions of the character. I hope all trans kids as well as cisgender kids get to read a book like this!

I love this book for being a developmentally appropriate, plain language way to talk to children about gender identity. This book isn't just useful for children who may be experiencing gender dysphoria, but also for the children around them to understand how it feels to be deadnamed, to use the wrong pronouns, and what it does to their friend or classmate. I actually think many adults could use reading this book and the reminder of the hurt that grows and grows. The illustrations match the simplicity of the text, with a palette that really contrasts Nisha's experience of herself as her true self and the dark, stormy nature of her monster. I highly recommend.

What an adorable and important book for children to learn about something that they, or others they know may face (or even currently be facing)! I especially thought that the portion in the back offered a good tool for adults to help answer questions that the children in their lives might have. I'd love to have this book on my shelf!

This book moved me to tears. I am so happy it exists. Not only will this story be important to children experiencing gender dysphoria— I can also see it becoming a great tool for guardians, educators, relatives of trans folks, and anyone else who is seeking simple and direct resources on gender identity. The illustrations are beautiful and I love the inclusion of terminology and common questions at the end. Thank you so much to NetGalley for the ARC of this picture book!

This story was such a great take on how to explain gender dysphoria to a child but also parents thru the lens of a child. This is not a simple topic for all and this approach of the dysphoria monster starting just small and grows by others feeding it with misgendering/dismissal was a super clever way to educate others. Once the child in the book learned about this monster, she was able to identify how to combat it.

This book was a great interesting read and was engaging thru ought. My only criticism is that when Jack explains his dysphoria monster these sections are lengthy and don't follow the same flow as the rest of the book. It might be helpful to break this up across another page, The illustrations were very bright, with lots of detail. I loved the style for how the characters were depicted. My favorite part of this book as a parents was the guide for parents on terminology and explanations. I'd recommend this book to any parent. 4.5 stars.

I love this book! This was a powerful way to describe gender dysphoria to young children. It framed it in a wonderfully age appropriate way, providing context and a metaphor that can help children develop the language to express when they are struggling and what they need.

This book is a valuable resource to introduce the concept of dysphoria to kids. The “adults guide” at the end is also helpful is aiding adults who read alongside kids to teach them as well as educate themselves. I only give it four stars because I think the way dysphoria was defined is a little confusing, because the book refers to it as “that little voice that knows who we are,” but in the rest of the book, it is treated as something that is hurtful and to be rid of. Beyond that, it is a fantastic read, and I hope it will teach many youth.

An amazing picture book of a child dealing with depression and dysphoria. Nisha can't find her place among friends and the community and it cripples her life because she doesn't feel comfortable when she wears boys' clothes and people call her a boy. Learning from those who have experienced it she manages to teach others and adults how to address her. I love the artwork, but mostly the design of this book, not only there are multiple splash illustrations to break from full pages, but also the font plays a part in the story and design of the page. Has a very useful "adult guide" of vital nomenclature to understand how to make others comfortable.

LGBTQIA, gender-identity, coping, support-system*****

Marketed and illustrated for kids, it is really a tool for parents (and others) to learn to understand the confusing and upsetting feelings that a child has if they feel that they are not the gender that others insist they are. I feel that it is well done and am certain that the explanations and resources listed at the end are of the finest value.
The illustrations by Hui Qing Ang are simple, colorful, and very effective in backing up the words.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book copy from Jessica Kingsley Publishers via NetGalley.

I think this book would really help children understand dysphoria and how it can impact children. I also think that it teaches the message be kind to yourself and to others well.

While I would recommend this book, I do think it is a little on the dense side with the information and themes. This is definitely a book you want to read with a child, because you're going to have to explain a lot to them. At the same time, I really love the fact that there is a book that talks about a child dealing with gender dysphoria. This is something that my loved ones have struggled with in their childhoods and I know they could have used a book like this.

Great book to explain to children what gender dysphoria in a clear way! It has useful information for grown-ups, too!

Such a cute and wholesome story with wonderful illustrations. I really appreciate the guide questions and glossary the book also provides at the end. It is a wonderful introduction for children to learn about themselves and their peers, with parental guides in the back to help promote further conversation.

Me and My Dysphoria Monster is a fantastic children's book about gender and gender dysmorphia. The message is clear and well written for a young audience, with beautiful bold illustrations that helps depict the feelings of gender dysphoria and euphoria.
In addition to an empowering and positive book for children, there is also an excellent adult guide with gender identity terminology and questions for parents of transgender and gender questioning children to give them the words to help their children with affirming language and care.