The Nonbinary Bunny by Maia Kobabe

The Nonbinary Bunny Reviews

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  Caroline

  This isn't really a book, and calling it a short story would be generous, but it is very cute and heartwarming. Author Maia Kobabe mimicked the art (though less softly) and cadence of Margaret Wise Brown's gentle classic
  The Runaway Bunny, but instead of the mother countering her bunny's statements, here, the bunny defines "nonbinary" for the mother.
  
  At this time The Nonbinary Bunny is unpublished, so you won't find it in the library or book store. Read it for free here:
  https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.com/post...
  
  It's a sweet complement to
  Seeing Gender: An Illustrated Guide to Identity and Expression.
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  Melki

  A good, short, beautifully illustrated tale about a little bunny who tells Mom that e is not a boy or a girl.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  I love how the writer seems to realize that the older generation may have trouble understanding gender fluidity, but it does not mean that we are trans-phobic or intolerant.
  
  When us old fogies were growing up, becoming another sex involved years of angsty self examination, even more years of psychological counseling, and a trip to Zurich for expensive gender reassignment surgery. And, there really wasn't such a thing as being without gender.
  
  This is a new thing for us, so please be tolerant, and patient if we occasionally forget your pronouns.
  
  We love you, and accept you, and support you.
  
  Thanks for the heads up, Caroline.
  
  Read for free -
  https://redgoldsparks.tumblr.com/post...
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  Rod Brown

  A sweet little story that beautifully defines nonbinary and models acceptance. Terrific for young and old.
  
  Available to read free online:
  
  https://redgoldsparkspress.com/projec...
  
  I've been meaning to read this for a while, and it fit in perfectly today with my re-read of
  The Runaway Bunny as part of a cataloging project I'm doing for my home library.
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  Tres Trece

  BIG AAWWWWWWWWWW ♥
  
  I love representation.
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  MAYA

  ”Male and female bleed into each other like the day and night. [...] There is space between them for sunrise and sunsets.”
  
  🥺
  
  (the first piece of non-binary fiction I’ve read)
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  Mark Robison

  I like this much better than the book that inspired it, Margaret Wise Brown's "
  The Runaway Bunny," which is beautifully illustrated but is ultimately about an overprotective mother who stifles her child's dreams. This version has a mother who doesn't understand her baby but lets eir be and just loves eir. The unconditional love of the mother is palpable. It's also one of the best descriptions of what being nonbinary is like that I've read.
  
  For a great adult book about being nonbinary, check out "
  All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson, who was president of his fraternity.
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  Orion (elfspectations)

  My favorite children's book and a Big Mood all rolled up in one. This is magnificent! I nearly cried but I held it in since I read it in public. I loved it. The worst part was the end because then there was no more to read.
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  Peacegal

  This is a (very) short story, inspired by the classic picture book THE RUNAWAY BUNNY. Mother bunny doesn't understand and admits as such, so her baby bunny patiently explains. Even though Mom cannot place herself in her child's experience, she emphasizes her love, no matter the little one's identity.
• 
  Amanda Tolentino

  My heart 🥰
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  Sam

  I cried a little bit 🐇
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  Richard Gray

  After loving Maia Kobabe's Gender Queer, I was delighted to find some of eir's other work available online. A wonderful all-ages intro to non-binary for those who need it. Actually, it's just a beautifully illustrated story of inclusivity full-stop.
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  Haruko reads

  Very cute homage to
  The Runaway Bunny, although the drawings are noticeably more zine-like. I loved the metaphors for being nonbinary and think this would make a great picture book for kids!
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  Hitzuji

  Aiñ, qué cute.
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  Zina

  Dangerous.
• 
  herondale ☀️

  [English/Spanish]
  
  God, do I love this.
  
  This could make a great picture book for children. The clean style, the metaphors —everything makes the idea of being non-binary easy for them to grasp. I also loved how the mother was supportive all the way, even if she didn't understand the little bunny at first.
  
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  Me encanta, qué preciosidad.
  
  Esta historia quedaría genial como un libro para niñes por el tipo de ilustración y por las metáforas, que hacen que todo lo del género sea fácil de entender. También ha sido muy bonito ver que la madre apoyaba a su hije desde el principio, incluso cuando no entendía qué era ser no binarie.
• 
  Nina

  The non binary bunny me introdujo por primera vez al término no binario. No es un término nuevo para mí, ya me habían explicado su significado diferentes personas, y sí tenía una idea de lo que significaba pero nada concreto y que me lo haya dejado tan claro como este adorable libro infantil.
  
  Me encanta que este dirigido a un público infantil por dos razones; la primera, es muy fácil comprender este término con un vocabulario tan sencillo sin tantos tecnicismos y la segunda, que empiece a haber libros para explicar la diversidad a tan pronta edad, favorece la tolerancia.
  
  Un libro adorable que todo el mundo deberia y puede (la autora lo publicó completamente gratis en su página) leer. No hay excusas.
  
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  Aster

  The Runaway Bunny was one of my favorite books when I was little, and this is a really cute retelling that explains nonbinary is ways that make sense to a little kid. I might give this to my little sisters for Christmas to explain what their big sibling means when they say they're nonbinary.
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  Claudette Sanchez

  SO CUTE!!!
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  Citlaly Martinez

  so cute
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  Consumidor de Historias

  Maravilloso.
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  Burlgurl

  sweet take on an old story. lovely images. gentle nudging on important issues.
• 
  Uriel Soto

  Sí está bien bonito 🥺
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  Eleanor Kallo

  So wholesome and lovely 💕
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  L

  This is the sweetest remake! “The Runaway Bunny” was one of my favorite children’s books. I love the space this holds for non-binary folks. Absolutely beautiful. Love this so very much.
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  Stacia Dinkens

  Cute! Simple way to explain nonbinary identities to children and adults.
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  Jaina Bee

  even though i have no sentimental memories about the book this is based on, i adore this sweet little story.
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  Ufuk

  That was friggin' adorable! (Not to mention one of the best descriptions of nonbinary gender I've read.) 10/10 reccomend to children and adults alike
• 
  Jessica Sambrook

  Very short but beautiful story
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  Fi

  I wish it was longer!!