Disclaimer: I received this e-arc from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.

Book: Gradad’s Pride

Author: Harry Woodgate

Book Series: Part of the Grandad’s Camper series

Rating: 5/5

Diversity: POC MC and characters, queer characters, drag queens

Recommended For...: children’s readers, picture book, pride, LGBT+

Publication Date: April 25, 2023

Genre: Children’s Picture Book

Age Relevance: 0+ (love and acceptance)

Explanation of Above: Love and acceptance, primarily with LGBT+/queer people, is the main focus of this book.

Publisher: Little Bee Books

Pages: 32

Synopsis: After Milly discovers a pride flag in Grandad's attic, this adorable pair are motivated by the past to start a pride parade in their small town. Activism and celebration go hand in hand as the town gathers to help "build a world where everyone is proud to be themselves." This beautiful follow-up to Grandad's Camper is filled with heart and purpose.

Review: I really loved this sweet picture book! The book focused on our MC finding her grandad’s old pride flag in the attic and him telling her all about equality and diversity and love. The MC then is inspired to host a pride event in her grandad’s town so he can participate in them again at his old age. The book is a sweet reminder of how far we’ve come, but how far we still have to go. The opening about the pride events featured items about equality, the middle about pride events with signs about gay marriage finally being legal, and the ending with signs about trans rights. I think this is a great conversation starter book for young children.

Verdict: I loved it and I highly recommend it!