There has been some stories about this book being censored by parents who do not think it belongs in a public library. And yes, if it were not for that, I might never had heard of this book. But I am glad I did. This is a wonderful story of a little boy who likes to play, and create art, and has a large imagination. And he likes to wear a tangerine dress from the dress up box. There are classmates who make fun of him, or will not let him join their games. But Morris is resilient. He decides that he can create his own play, and others can join him.

As mentioned above I only know about this book because a patron has asked it to be removed from the Orange County Public Library in Iowa. I know nothing about the complaint, other than what I have read in the paper. I personally think this book is adorable and has a great message. A boy like to wear a dress. SO WHAT! Let him play. And yes the kid gets sad in the book, but he is resilient. And his parents stand behind him. I loved it. This should be in libraries. It is very well done, it has excellent illustrations. Keep this book. Share it with others. Put it in your classrooms.