These cultural norms and gender stereotypes have been circulating for generations, and they can be toxic, especially for males. But men, who are seen as strong and fearless, are not encouraged to outwardly express their emotions. Because women are often viewed as “sensitive,” it’s socially acceptable for them to express their feelings, like sadness or fear.
Aimed squarely at fathers and sons, it is something special.When it comes to processing emotions, there are different expectations for men and women. Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) is a deceptively simply picture book showing the beauty in shared experiences and emotions. The front shows the boy playing on his own (bike, knight, pirate), the end shows them taking part in the same games together. Learning to share their feelings, has brought them closer as depicted in the endpapers. And the 2 tough guys at the heart of the story? Father and son who are reading this book. With a straightforward text and incredible illustrations Keith Negley communicates his message in a powerful manner. What a wonderful message to send to our sons – they aren’t expected to live up to the perceived images of rough, tough superheroes … because actually, those superheroes are more ‘normal’ than may first appear. With simple text, and the most wonderful illustrations, clearly communicates the message that men have feelings too – they can be sad, upset and lonely. The cowboy falling off his horse, the pirate who can not find the treasure, the astronaut missing his family in space. Keith Negley’s stylish illustrations show a variety of ‘tough guys’ at their most vulnerable. Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) shows that not everything has to be perfect all the time.Įven cowboys, and superheros find it tough.Įven astronauts and boxers have bad days, when things don’t go according to plan. Tough Guys (Have Feelings Too) is a considerate, thoughtful new picture book from Keith Negley.
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