Boys are often given mixed signals about how they should feel and how to express themselves. There is still a pressure on men and boys to not show their emotions, and there can be stigma around showing feelings.
Factors like societal pressures, culture, parenting, peer pressure, male role models and the media can all influence this.
The books we are sharing can be enjoyed by all children, but they illustrate male characters navigating complex and sensitive feelings, helping boys to recognise that their feelings are real and valid, and not something to be afraid of.
