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Ralph Can Cry
A children’s book about showing emotions and ending the stereotypes for boys. Teaching children that boys can cry too
This book teaches that crying is a human emotion and not gender specific
Teaches children to break stereotypes based on genderEmpowers boys that they can cry and crying is an emotion that every human hasShows how family members encourage boys to show difficult emotionsHighlights why children bully based on what their environment is at homeTeaches what happens when we cry and why letting emotions out is good
This book teaches that crying is a human emotion and not gender specific
Teaches children to break stereotypes based on genderEmpowers boys that they can cry and crying is an emotion that every human hasShows how family members encourage boys to show difficult emotionsHighlights why children bully based on what their environment is at homeTeaches what happens when we cry and why letting emotions out is good
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Published June 11, 2024
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June 28, 2024
Ralph Can Cry (So Can I!) is a needed, important, heartfelt, relatable, and lesson-filled read! This lovely book focuses on emotional and mental well-being by addressing a common stereotype. It encourages emotional expression by assuring children it is okay to feel all their emotions. Crying does not make someone weak or "girly". This book not only drives this point home, but tells children crying is actually healthy and will help them feel better when they are upset. I loved this! I also appreciated the way this book addressed the gender stereotypes. This messaging is very needed. I truly enjoyed this book!
May 23, 2024
A sweet story breaking a common stereotype
People don’t realize when they make comments like Boys can’t cry or You’re crying like a girl to little kids that they are leaving a lasting impression and promoting a gender specific limiting belief. The author has done a great job of showing this big flaw of the society using a little boy Ralph’s story and how he overcomes this belief by getting support and words of wisdom from his father. A good book to read to your kids!
People don’t realize when they make comments like Boys can’t cry or You’re crying like a girl to little kids that they are leaving a lasting impression and promoting a gender specific limiting belief. The author has done a great job of showing this big flaw of the society using a little boy Ralph’s story and how he overcomes this belief by getting support and words of wisdom from his father. A good book to read to your kids!
June 4, 2024
A great message for boys
A lovely simple story of a boy who gets hurt at school and cries. The other children laugh as they feel boys shouldn't cry. The boys dad explains that both boys and girls can cry and it is healthy to cry, it can make you feel better too.
Next time the boy cries and his friends laugh the boy explains this and they see it a different way.
Simple illustrations to accompany the text. My daughter is 6 and gave it 4 stars.
My daughter
A lovely simple story of a boy who gets hurt at school and cries. The other children laugh as they feel boys shouldn't cry. The boys dad explains that both boys and girls can cry and it is healthy to cry, it can make you feel better too.
Next time the boy cries and his friends laugh the boy explains this and they see it a different way.
Simple illustrations to accompany the text. My daughter is 6 and gave it 4 stars.
My daughter
August 20, 2024
Healthy Emotions
This book encourages kids to share their emotions. Oftentimes, adults carry the notion that only the strong survive and it’s never good to demonstrate vulnerability by crying. This line of thinking passes on to the younger generation, and it’s a recipe for children not being able to deal with their problems. I was pleasantly surprised by the book’s attractive illustrations. A great lesson for kids to share their feelings!
This book encourages kids to share their emotions. Oftentimes, adults carry the notion that only the strong survive and it’s never good to demonstrate vulnerability by crying. This line of thinking passes on to the younger generation, and it’s a recipe for children not being able to deal with their problems. I was pleasantly surprised by the book’s attractive illustrations. A great lesson for kids to share their feelings!
March 9, 2025
Expressing emotions
This book gently teaches children that expressing emotions, such as sadness, is acceptable for boys and everyone. It could challenge traditional gender stereotypes that discourage boys from crying and help children develop healthy ways to cope with sadness. It helps children understand and accept their feelings.
This book gently teaches children that expressing emotions, such as sadness, is acceptable for boys and everyone. It could challenge traditional gender stereotypes that discourage boys from crying and help children develop healthy ways to cope with sadness. It helps children understand and accept their feelings.
June 14, 2024
Delightful and charming
The story is vibrant and very unique, i am sure there are boys and kids who hold their cry cause they think it is bad to cry or smth but IT IS COMPLETELY NATURAL so yeah :3
The story is vibrant and very unique, i am sure there are boys and kids who hold their cry cause they think it is bad to cry or smth but IT IS COMPLETELY NATURAL so yeah :3
July 17, 2024
Great Message!
I loved the message and story! It really shows young boys at an early age that it is okay to cry if you need to cry. I liked how the dad also reinforced the message to his son too and gave his the courage to stand up to his friends!
I loved the message and story! It really shows young boys at an early age that it is okay to cry if you need to cry. I liked how the dad also reinforced the message to his son too and gave his the courage to stand up to his friends!
August 19, 2024
straight forward
This is a good message for little boys growing up in the “boys can’t cry” era. It’s very simple with a story that’s direct and to the point, which is boys can cry just like girls can cry. Crying is healthy.
This is a good message for little boys growing up in the “boys can’t cry” era. It’s very simple with a story that’s direct and to the point, which is boys can cry just like girls can cry. Crying is healthy.
August 18, 2024
Boys can cry
What an excellent message to share with all children. Young readers need this message, and Faqueeha Mansor shares it in a way that they'll understand.
What an excellent message to share with all children. Young readers need this message, and Faqueeha Mansor shares it in a way that they'll understand.
September 24, 2025
love it
Boys are allowed to cry! I Love this and I hope my son understands it’s okay to cry! There’s Nothing wrong with boys crying! 🥹🫶🏻❤️
Boys are allowed to cry! I Love this and I hope my son understands it’s okay to cry! There’s Nothing wrong with boys crying! 🥹🫶🏻❤️
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